Eutaxia obovata – Egg and Bacon Plant

Eutaxia obovata - egg and bacon plant
Eutaxia obovata - egg and bacon plant

A handsome and dense small shrub growing to one metre high and wide, and with a spectacular spring display of two toned yellow and red-brown pea shaped flowers. The flowers are long lasting and lightly fragrant. It likes well drained soil and sunny spot, and is drought and frost tolerant once established. Also good in coastal gardens and landscaping. Can be used as an informal hedge and screen plant.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Eutaxia obovata

Common Name : Eggs and Bacon

Height : 1

Flower Color : Yellow, Orange, Gold, Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Other insects