A compact form of A.cognata that makes a stunning foliage plant all year round with its graceful weeping foliage. Small ball-shaped flowers are a secondary pleasure when they appear in spring. It can be prone to root rot in humid climates, where it may be short lived, it is at its best in the southern states. The naturally dense growth habit is great for deterring weeds and is low maintenance
Bower Wattle Care
Acacia Cognata
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
hardiness zone
9 - 11
difficulty
Medium
toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once established they are relatively drought tolerant.Keep well watered until established.
Pruning
A light trim now and then will keep them tidy.
Fertilizer
In spring use low phosphorus fertiliser designed for native plants.
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Sunlight
They do well in either full sun or part shade
Soil
Prefer well drained sandy to clay soils. Will tolerate saline soils.
Temperature
They will tolerate frost, moderate drought, moist positions and saline soils.
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Additional
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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