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Hardenbergia violacea 'Alba'

Common Name:
White Hardenbergia
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Fabaceae (The Pea Family)
Geographic Origin:
Australia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
5-6 feet high and wide
Landscape/Garden Uses:
walls and fences
Flowering Season:
Winter and spring

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Light green undivided leaves are the backdrop for clusters of pure white pea flowers that appear in late winter and spring. This Australian native is a scandent shrub--it will climb with encouragement or can be used as a shrub. Best in sun, with moderate watering.