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Scientific
Name:
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Brachysema praemorsum 'Bronze Butterfly'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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partial shade to sun
on the coast
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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1'-3' tall X spreading
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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large
(1") orange-red Pea Family blooms; spring through summer
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25°
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Description,
Notes
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UCSC
KOALA BLOOMS collection; Australian native groundcover
to subshrub grown for stunning dark bronze/black foliage
with green margins; excellent candidate for dry shade
gardens or those under oaks; hummingbird attractor; drought
resistant; nice in containers
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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