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    • Photo of Acacia glaucoptera flower by Waltzing Matilija

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    Acacia glaucoptera

    Also Known As

    • Clay Wattle

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Acacia glaucoptera plant details

    Acacia glaucoptera is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue, red and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia glaucoptera

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, red and variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia glaucoptera

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Acacia glaucoptera or Clay Wattle is one of several Acacias that we grow... because they're awesome! This one is probably my favorite... this week at least. Low growing with 'Wildfire Like' new growth that glows in the setting sun and golden puffball flowers placed improbably along the stems in late winter. Well behaved easy in the garden.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Gardening facts about Acacia glaucoptera plant

    How to Grow Acacia glaucoptera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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