Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) - Image 7

Botanical name: Acacia glaucoptera

Common names: Clay Wattle, Queen Wattle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Western Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 25 F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) with yellow flowers and gray-green leaves in a close up
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) showing fluffy yellow flowers and unique flat gray-green foliage segments.
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