Hairy Bush-pea (Pultenaea Villosa) 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.

Pultenaea villosa is a medium to large shrub native to Australia, known for its graceful weeping habit and hairy foliage.

Hairy Bush-pea

Hairy Bush-pea

Pultenaea Villosa

Pultenaea villosa is a medium to large shrub native to Australia, known for its graceful weeping habit and hairy foliage.

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:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hairy Bush-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:Pultenaea