The Prostrate Acacia is an easy to care for evergreen- it has a low, spreading habit usually being grown as a ground cover. Instead of leaves, this plant has long, flat, ovate structures called phyllodes. In the Spring the Prostrate Acacia produces yellow flowers that add a beautiful pop of color to arid, desert gardens. This plant is very hardy and is drought and cold tolerant.
Acacia redolens (Prostrate Acacia)
Acacia redolens
Prostrate Acacia
The Prostrate Acacia is an easy to care for evergreen- it has a low, spreading habit usually being grown as a ground cover. Instead of leaves, this plant has long, flat, ovate structures called phyllodes. In the Spring the Prostrate Acacia produces yellow flowers that add a beautiful pop of color to arid, desert gardens. This plant is very hardy and is drought and cold tolerant.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-5ft |
| Spread | 11-15ft |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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