Handsome Flat-pea (Platylobium Formosum) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Platylobium formosum is a straggly, understory shrub endemic to Australia, typically growing 1 to 2.5 meters high with wiry stems and variable leaf shapes.

Handsome Flat-pea

Handsome Flat-pea

Platylobium Formosum

Platylobium formosum is a straggly, understory shrub endemic to Australia, typically growing 1 to 2.5 meters high with wiry stems and variable leaf shapes.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, understory shrub, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Handsome Flat-pea

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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:Platylobium