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Native Sarsparilla Hardenbergia violacea

SKU Native Sarsparilla

APPEARANCE : Hardenbergia violacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is known in Australia by the common names false sarsaparilla, purple coral pea, and waraburra. Elsewhere it is also called purple twining-pea, vine-lilac, and wild sarsaparilla. Alternatively use it as a climber on a vertical landscaping feature such as a wire trellis. Native Sarsparilla will climb on other bushes but being a weak climber it is unlikely to do any damage.

Plant Information

HEIGHT & WIDTH : H up to 40 cm x W up to 3 m

Native to: Australia

Foliage type: Evergreen

Flowers: Flowers purple sprays spring to summer

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Low to moderate water requirements, drought-tolerant once established

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