Kennedia prostrata
(Running Postman)
| Planting Group or Form | Groundcover |
|---|---|
| Height | 20cm |
| Width | to 1.5m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained soils |
| Flower | Scarlet red Apr - Dec |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Edible | Yes - Refer to Bush Food Plant Brochure |
Trailing groundcover. Grows in a variety of habitats, and tolerates drought and light frost once established.
Useful for rockeries, embankments, slight slopes, containers and hanging baskets. Improves soil fertility through fixing nitrogen.
Indigenous name: KABIN (Coranderrk)
Nectar sucked from red pea flowers. Trailing stems used as ties.