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.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Native sarsaparilla
Hardenbergia violacea

Native Sarsaparilla; Credit: Greg Tasney
Plant Description:
Special features: Masses of purple flowers and long leaves.
Pot plant suitable: Indoor
Fauna attractant: Bee
More information: https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/hardenbergia-violacea/
Flower-Fruit colour: Purple flower
Habit: Groundcover, Trailing or climbing vine
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 1 m