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. |
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