Coast Swainson-pea (Swainsona Lessertiifolia) is a perennial herb 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.
An erect or ascending perennial herb in the pea family, endemic to south-eastern Australia, with narrowly elliptic leaflets and rich purple pea flowers.
Coast Swainson-pea
Swainsona Lessertiifolia
An erect or ascending perennial herb in the pea family, endemic to south-eastern Australia, with narrowly elliptic leaflets and rich purple pea flowers.
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