Small shrub that prefers sandy soils. Linear leaves, grey-brown hairy beneath and on the stem. Flowers profusely winter to spring with purple pea flowers.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Broad-leaved hovea
Hovea planifolia
Plant Description:
Special features: Purple pea flowers
Fauna attractant: Bees, insects
More information: https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2919616
Flower-Fruit colour: Purple flower
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 2m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 1 m