Acacia bifaria
A low-maintenance shrub bursting with yellow firework blooms over the spring months, this shrub adds colour to the driest corners of the garden.
A low lying semi-prostrate shrub with bright yellow globular flowers resembling a mini firework from August to October.
The pom-pom flowers sit above the zigzag phyllodes by a small stem. New growth begins vibrant red and ages to a deep red. The flowers are followed by twisted legume pods.
In cultivation this species thrives when cluster-planted in groups. When mature these plants will entangle themselves creating a wonderful dome shape.
Grow it at home
- Water in until established then only water when required
- Great plant for those hard to fill areas, like pathway corners or near infrastructure
- A low-lying species with great floral display, perfect for a verge-side garden
- Suitable for well-draining sandy soil types
- Low maintenance species
- Any dead material can be pruned off, but be mindful when pruning living tissue. This species prefers to grow undisturbed and without hard pruning.
Find it in Kings Park
Find this species in the Kiosk gardens, the Conservation Garden (near the Boab sign) and the Acacia steps.
Out in the wild
This species is found growing exclusively around the Ravensthorpe and Fitzgerald National Park area.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Rare Wonders are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
