Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) - Image 13

Botanical name: Acacia glaucoptera

Common names: Clay Wattle, Queen Wattle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Western Australia

Hardiness: 25 F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) yellow flower close up with green foliage on plant branch
Acacia glaucoptera
Acacia glaucoptera (Queen Wattle) bears its distinctive flowers directly on the phyllodes, creating a striking contrast with their blue-green color.


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