This deciduous shrub creates a low growing dense groundcover which spreads by underground stems. The finely dissected fern-like leaves are 2 to 5 inches long with numerous pairs of tiny leaflets. In areas where frost is common it will freeze to the ground, recovering rapidly in the spring to reach a height of 1 to 3 feet. The ivory puffball flowers are about ½ inch in diameter, appearing from summer to fall. Fern Acacia is quite xeric and needs good drainage. It will grow in full sun or part shade.
Acacia angustissima (Fern Acacia)
Acacia angustissima
Fern Acacia
This deciduous shrub creates a low growing dense groundcover which spreads by underground stems. The finely dissected fern-like leaves are 2 to 5 inches long with numerous pairs of tiny leaflets. In areas where frost is common it will freeze to the ground, recovering rapidly in the spring to reach a height of 1 to 3 feet. The ivory puffball flowers are about ½ inch in diameter, appearing from summer to fall. Fern Acacia is quite xeric and needs good drainage. It will grow in full sun or part shade.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Cold, Heat |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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