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Sophora microphyla - Dragons gold Kowhai

Sophora microphyla - Dragons gold Kowhai
Latin name:
Sophora microphyla
Common name:
Kowhai - dragons gold
Keywords:
kowhai, sophora, dragons gold

South Island kowhai - low growing, gets to 1.5m tall.
Evergreen. Will tolerate drier conditions once established. Bright yellow flowers.
Place in Sun and free draining, moist soils.
Spray for Kowhai moth caterpillar if seen on leaves.

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