Mallee Bush-pea (Eutaxia Microphylla) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eutaxia microphylla is a variable shrub native to southern and eastern Australia, often low, dense, and intricate or erect with glabrous stems and small linear to linear-oblong leaves.

Mallee Bush-pea

Mallee Bush-pea

Eutaxia Microphylla

Eutaxia microphylla is a variable shrub native to southern and eastern Australia, often low, dense, and intricate or erect with glabrous stems and small linear to linear-oblong leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mallee Bush-pea

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Eutaxia