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Swainsona formosa

Also Known As

  • Clianthus formosus
  • Clianthus speciosus
  • Glory Pea
  • Sturt's Desert Pea

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Swainsona formosa plant details

Swainsona formosa is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with blue foliage. In summer black and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Swainsona formosa

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Swainsona formosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Swainsona formosa plant

How to Grow Swainsona formosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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