Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
| Myth Buster: | Wattles rarely cause hayfever (it is mostly grasses) |
| Botanical Name: | Acacia acinacea 1 synonym: Racosperma acinaceum |
| Common Name: | gold dust wattle |
| Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
| Plant Type(s): | Low Growing Shrub (30 cm to 1 m), Medium Shrub (1 to 2 m), Bee Attracting, Bird Attracting, Insect Attracting |
| Growing Conditions: | Full Sun, Partial Shade
Well Drained |
| Size (HxW): | 0.5-2.5 m x 2-4 m |
| Foliage: | Round or oblong-elliptic |
| Flowers: | August-November, Single bright yellow, ball shaped |
| General Comments: | Acacia acinacea is colourful and very hardy. Pruning after flowering is beneficial. It is found on a wide range of soils in the wild, so it is likely suited to many gardens, so long as drainage is adequate. It can be kept small but puts on a great display. |
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| Plant Propagation: | Propagate from seed (pre-treated in boiling water or scarified) and cuttings. |
