Kennedia Prostrata 'Running Postman'-BUSH TUCKA-25 seeds
KENNEDIA PROSTRATA
“Running Postman”
Family: Fabaceae.
Ideal sowing temp: 18-22C.
Position: Open & sunny once matured.
Preparation: Soak in just-boiled water 10-15 hours before sowing.
Sowing: Sow any swollen seeds on surface of a porous seed raising mix. Re-soak any seeds that have not swollen. Sprinkle lightly with seed raising mix
Care: Keep warm & moist, (18-22C) in a shaded or semi-shaded position. Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
Sprouting: 10-30 days.
Endemic to WA, SA, VIC, NSW and Tasmania, mainly in coastal areas.
Hardy, prostrate ground covering vine to 2m with pea-shaped red and yellow flowers occurring over the cooler months from April to November.
Prefers a dry, light-medium soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Scarlet pea-type flowers can be sucked to obtain sweet nectar. Flowers can also be used as a salad garnish or they be added to water where they’ll release a delicious nectar. The leaves can be steeped in hot water to create a liquorice-flavoured tea.
The Chakra Garden cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants.
Always seek advice from a professional before eating or using a plant medicinally.
****Please note: these are seeds (we are NOT selling these as live plants). Quarantine restrictions and costs prohibit us from selling these seeds to WA, Tas, and Internationally.
