Acacia baileyana ‘Prostrate’ Cootamundra Wattle
The prostrate form of Acacia baileyana has feathery silver-grey bipinnate foliage with masses of spherical flower heads 1 cm in diameter. It is an easy care plant, and the dense habit makes for even less maintenance as it deters weed growth. A great plant for embankments and as a general ground cover. It also looks great when grafted, as it forms a beautiful cascading form. Best in a sunny spot in a well drained soil, but can tolerate most soils. Waterwise and can take medium frost.
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- Acacia baileyana prostrate Cootamundra wattle
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- Acacia baileyana prostrate Cootamundra wattle
| Scientific Name: | Acacia baileyana |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Common Name: | Cootamundra Wattle |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.6 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral, Mildly alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Planting Season: | All year |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Special Uses: | Erosion control, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for this plant.