Swainsona formosa (Sturt's desert pea) - Image 8

Botanical names: Swainsona formosa, Clianthus formosus, Clianthus dampieri

Common name: Sturt's desert pea

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Central Australia

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowers


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