Broad leaved bitter pea (Daviesia latifolia) 30 Seeds
 
 
Daviesia latifolia is a multi-stemmed, medium to large shrub usually to about 2 metres high but occasionally taller.
 
 
The leaves are leathery, elliptical or lanceolate in shape and up to 150 mm long x 50 mm wide. Like some other species  the leaves could be described as flattened stems (phyllodes), similar to many acacias.
 
 
The flowers have the typical "pea" shape consisting of 4 petals; the "standard", the "keel" and two "wings".The flowers are yellow with reddish/brown markings and occur in clusters from the leaf axils. Flowering generally occurs in spring to early summer and flowers are followed by elongated, flattened seed pods.
 
 
Daviesias are sometimes grown by enthusiats but the genus is not in widespread cultivation. This is a pity as there are a number of species that would make excellent subjects for cultivation. D.latifolia is one of these as it has an attractive growth habit and is very colourful when in flower. Plants require a well drained soil in a sunny or partly shaded position.
 
 
Care and propagation notes included
 
Packet contains 30 seeds