San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2011 | neutral
The leaves ave many tiny red bumps over the surface which are nectar glands. They secrete nectar which attracts ants. The ants then dis...Read Moretribute the seeds from the plant.
The Jug-flowers are a genus of mainly Western Australian shrubs, except for two species in South Australia, one of which just reaches Vic...Read Moretoria. Many of the West Australian species are in cultivation and I have four species growing in my garden. They are all rich in nectar and great bird attractors, especially this species.
Scott River Jug-flower is a somewhat untidy multi-stemmed shrub. Mine is about 1.5 metres tall and has long sprays of yellow flowers over a very long period. The honeyeaters visit the flowers very regularly.
The leaves ave many tiny red bumps over the surface which are nectar glands. They secrete nectar which attracts ants. The ants then dis...Read More
The Jug-flowers are a genus of mainly Western Australian shrubs, except for two species in South Australia, one of which just reaches Vic...Read More