Is Mountain Flat-pea safe for pets?

Yes, Mountain Flat-pea (Platylobium Montanum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Mountain Flat-pea easy to care for?

Mountain Flat-pea has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Mountain Flat-pea grow indoors?

Mountain Flat-pea is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mountain Flat-pea (Platylobium Montanum) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Platylobium montanum is a shrub species endemic to southeastern Australia, belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Last updated: February 2026

Mountain Flat-pea

Platylobium Montanum

Platylobium montanum is a shrub species endemic to southeastern Australia, belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mountain Flat-pea

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Prune

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Fertilize

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:Platylobium