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Calpurnea sericea

by Johan Wentzel

Calpurnea sericea
Common Name
Mountain laburnum
Plant Type
Shrub
Calpurnea sericea has compound, hairy grey-green leaves and sprays of yellow pealike flowers in summer.
Plant Description

Calpurnea sericea has compound, hairy grey-green leaves and sprays of yellow pea-like flowers in summer. It occurs naturally along streams therefore should be placed where it will get sufficient water in the garden.

Plant Calpurnea sericea in full sun or semi-shade for a stunning display of scented, yellow flowers.

Afrikaanse Naam
Berg geelkeur
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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