Kennedia prostrata, commonly known as Running Postman, is a low-growing, trailing perennial native to Australia. Celebrated for its brilliant, tubular red flowers, this plant is a popular choice for groundcover and erosion control in native gardens.
School Forest Box – Kennedia prostrata (Running Postman)
$5.00
239 in stock
239 in stock
Description
Features: The plant features glossy, dark green trifoliate leaves with a smooth, slightly leathery texture that contrasts beautifully with its vibrant blooms. Its sprawling habit provides effective ground cover and helps stabilise slopes.
Flowers & Timing: Showy, tubular red flowers that may display subtle hints of yellow. Typically blooms from spring through early summer.
Attraction Details: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing local biodiversity.
Height: Typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.3 meters.
Spread: Can spread widely, often reaching up to 1–2 meters in width.
Best Planting Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for rock gardens, groundcover applications, or slopes where its trailing habit can be showcased.
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-draining soils and adapts to sandy, loamy, or clay soils provided drainage is adequate.
Watering requirements: Moderate watering is needed until established, after which it becomes fairly drought-tolerant.
Trimming requirements: Minimal trimming required; occasional light pruning can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage denser growth.
