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Running Postman

A prostrate, scrambling sub-shrub with clover-like leaves and prominent, red pea-flowers. Flowers from winter to late spring.

 

A lovely trailing plant for a rockery or perennial border with good drainage.  The nectar rich flowers attract bees and honeyeaters. A larval food plant for local butterflies.

 

Scientific name
Kennedia prostrata
Family
Fabaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Climber
Height
0.3
Width
5.0
Growth rate
Medium
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
0
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Average
Wind
Good
pH
complete range

Uses


Ground cover
Yes
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Yes
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Yes
Frog refuge
Yes
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Butterfly, Moth, Beetles
Larvae
Butterflies
Birds
Nectivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Dec