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Limelight wattle Acacia cognata 'Limelight'
A cultivar of Acacia cognata
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, not flowering
- August, not flowering
- September, not flowering
- October, not flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
Dwarf wattle that forms a soft, bun-shaped mound of lime-green weeping leaves.
A compact selection of river wattle grown for its foliage rather than its flowers, which are few. It makes a soft, rounded mound that suits borders, low hedges and pots.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Shelter for small wildlife
- Flowers
- Inconspicuous; few pale yellow ball flowers.
- Leaves
- Fine, weeping, bright lime-green phyllodes.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy, loam and clay
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
- Climate
- Subtropical, temperate and cool and alpine
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Cuttings
Planting
Sun or part shade. Space 80 cm apart for a low hedge.
Pruning
Trim lightly if needed to keep a neat shape; it rarely needs it.
Care
Water in long dry spells, especially in pots. No fertiliser needed.
Where it comes from
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Order
- Fabales
- Native to
- Garden origin
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Acacia cognata 'Limelight' on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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