Acacia lineata – Streaked Wattle

Acacia lineata - streaked wattle
Acacia lineata - streaked wattle

The Streaked Wattle is a great adaptable garden plant as it is hardy to both drought and frost, growing naturally in dry forest throughout inland NSW. It has a dense habit, very bushy, and would make a great choice for a flower garden as it puts on a spectacular display in the spring. Its dense, bushy habit makes it great as a windbreak, for planting between trees and providing shelter for small birds. Pruning soon after flowering helps to promote a dense habit and prolific flowering.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia lineata

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects