Prostrate Cootamundra Wattle is a striking evergreen groundcover with silvery foliage, ideal for banks, slopes and groundcover planting.

At a glance Pot: 300mm air prune pot Height now: Mature size: approx. 0.3–0.6m tall × 2–4m wide Sun: full sun to part shade Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought tolerant and frost hardy once established

Why choose Prostrate Cootamundra Wattle? Soft silver-grey, fern-like foliage creates year-round texture and contrast, while masses of golden-yellow flowers provide colour in winter and early spring. This low, spreading native is well suited to banks, slopes and garden edges, with light pruning after flowering helping to keep it dense and tidy.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant on banks or slopes for spreading native cover

• Let it spill over retaining walls, rocks or garden edges

• Use in mixed native beds with lomandras, grevilleas or westringias

Where does it grow best?

Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; mulch and water while it establishes. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy once established.

What does it look like through the year?

Soft silver-grey, fern-like evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and texture. Masses of golden-yellow flowers appear from winter into early spring.