Eutaxia myrtifolia
EGG AND BACON PLANT, BUSH PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: yellow & red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: crossed leaf arrangement
 
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Eutaxia myrtifolia
EGG AND BACON PLANT, BUSH PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: crossed leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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