Native plant guide: Australian Native

Native sarsaparilla

Hardenbergia violacea
Native Sarsaparilla; Credit: Greg Tasney

Native Sarsaparilla; Credit: Greg Tasney

Native Sarsaparilla; Credit: Greg Tasney

Plant Description:

A twining groundcover or climbing vine with masses of bright purple flowers. Can sometimes occur as a self-supported low shrub or will climb over logs and rocks. Could be trained to climb up supporting structures. Cultivars include white flowered varieties.

Special features: Masses of purple flowers and long leaves.

Pot plant suitable:

Fauna attractant: Bee

More information: https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/hardenbergia-violacea/

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