Gastrolobium papilio (Butterfly-leaved Gastrolobium)
Botanical Information
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Gastrolobium |
Species | papilio |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to Western Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1.5 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Tangled and clumped. |
Cultivation | Prefers sandy clay soil. |
Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
Habitat | Flat plains. |
Leaf Description | Wiry stems forming tangled clumps that ascend to 1.5 m in size. Leaves are butterfly wing-shaped. |
Colour Description | The flowers are cream and red. |