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Ovens Wattle

Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet'

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Overview

The Ovens Wattle 'Golden Carpet' (Acacia pravissima) is a captivating, low-growing evergreen shrub. Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it delights with a profusion of bright yellow, fragrant blossoms in early spring. Ideal as a ground cover, it stretches up to 10 feet wide and reaches a height of 1-2 feet. This drought-resistant, sun-loving Australian native offers fine, feathery foliage, adding texture and year-round interest to any garden landscape.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — globular flower clusters that attract a myriad of pollinators
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — making it a resilient choice for various landscapesOvens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — adding texture and year-round interest to any garden landscapeOvens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — The Ovens Wattle 'Golden Carpet' (Acacia pravissima) is a captivating, low-growing evergreen shrubOvens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — In late winter to early springOvens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — sun-loving Australian native offers fineOvens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — These phyllodes lend an interesting texture and color contrast to the landscape year-round+11

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — globular flower clusters that attract a myriad of pollinators
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — making it a resilient choice for various landscapes
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — adding texture and year-round interest to any garden landscape
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — The Ovens Wattle 'Golden Carpet' (Acacia pravissima) is a captivating, low-growing evergreen shrub
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — In late winter to early spring
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — sun-loving Australian native offers fine
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — These phyllodes lend an interesting texture and color contrast to the landscape year-round
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — Ideal as a ground cover, it stretches up to 10 feet wide and reaches a height of 1-2 feet
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — adding activity and biodiversity to the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — is a captivating low-spreading ground cover variant of the Acacia pravissima species
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — the Golden Carpet thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — ideal for landscape designs aimed at achieving a unique visual impact with minimal maintenance
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — creating a lush golden carpet when in full bloom.<br><br>Notable for its unusual foliage
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — which are actually modified stems called phyllodes
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — this shrub bursts into vibrant life
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it delights with a profusion of bright yellow, fragrant blossoms in early spring
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — commonly referred to as Ovens Wattle
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — tolerating both drought and frost once established
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