Acacia cognata ‘Bower Beauty’ – River Wattle

A compact form of A.cognata that makes a stunning foliage plant all year round with its graceful weeping foliage. Small ball-shaped flowers are a secondary pleasure when they appear in spring. Prone to root rot in humid climates, it is at its best in the southern states.

Family : Fabaceae
Cultivar Name: Bower Beauty
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Fast growing, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Acacia cognata
Common Name : River Wattle
Height : 1
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny
Lifespan :
Frost Tolerance :
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects