Parochetus africana
SHAMROCK PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: soil binding, groundcovers, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Parochetus africana
SHAMROCK PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: late autumn to late spring

Leaves: marked red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: soil binding, groundcovers, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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