Daviesia pachyphylla – Ouch Bush

Daviesia pachyphylla - ouch bush
Daviesia pachyphylla - ouch bush
Daviesia pachyphylla - ouch bush

An open spreading shrub which is well named, as the succulent blue grey foliage with sharp points will draw blood. In winter, the branches are covered in yellow and brown attractive pea flowers. Naturally grows in the Stirling range area in Western Australia, in full sun and on sandy soils. Suitable for well drained soils, and gardening masochists.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Daviesia pachyphylla

Common Name : Ouch Bush

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Yellow, Gold, Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies