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Sutherlandia montana
Also Known As
- Mountain Balloon Pea
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Sutherlandia montana plant details
Sutherlandia montana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sutherlandia montana
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sutherlandia montana
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Exaggerated pea-like, vermilion blooms flower in late spring to summer giving way to inflated ornamental pods that eventually become almost as bright as the flowers. It does wonderfully well as a container specimen growing 3 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide. Make sure to choose a big and interesting pot! The soft blue-green leaves are pinnate ovals, small and pretty.
Minimum temperature: 10°F
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How to Grow Sutherlandia montana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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