Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush)
Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush) black seeds resting on a plate for better clarity.
Botanical name: Podalyria sp.
Common name: Sweet Pea Bush
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsPodalyria is a genus of 25 species, endemic to southern Africa.
Species:
Podalyria sericea (Silky Podalyria)- a small shrub up to 1 m, with silky, silvery foliage and small pink and white flowers.
Podalyria calyptrata - a rare and beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Cape area of South Africa. The lovely, dark green leaves are as much a feature as the masses of pink flowers in Spring.
Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush) brown seeds next to a measuring ruler for size reference
Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush) seeds are smooth and brown with small white appendages attached.
Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush) seeds gathered together for size scale with wooden measuring ruler
Podalyria sp. (Sweet Pea Bush) dark brown seeds arranged on a plate for identification.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/podalyria_sp.htm