Podalyria Species, Silver Sweet Pea, Satin Sweet Pea Bush

Podalyriasericea

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Podalyria (po-dal-EYE-ree-uh)
Species
sericea (ser-ee-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Podalyria canescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 1) | October 2013 | positive

Satin Sweet Pea Bush is a small, must have evergreen shrub of about 75cm to a metre high, and apparently found only in South Africa. It h...Read More

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