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    • Photo of Crotalaria cunninghamii flower by Waltzing Matilija

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    Crotalaria cunninghamii

    Also Known As

    • Green Birdflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Crotalaria cunninghamii plant details

    Crotalaria cunninghamii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crotalaria cunninghamii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: short-lived, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crotalaria cunninghamii

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Commonly known as the Green Birdflower this short lived, small shrub always creates a stir when in flower. Its natural range in Australia is the arid to semi-arid and tropical regions, ie. Western Australia, the Northern Territory, northern South Australia and southwest Queensland.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Gardening facts about Crotalaria cunninghamii plant

    How to Grow Crotalaria cunninghamii

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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