Common name
Native Lilac, Purple Coral-pea, False Sarsaparilla
Position
Full and partial sun
Flower shape and colour
Pink to purple, pea shaped
Form
Climber (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)
Suitability for landscaping
A vigorous small shrub or climber, plant singly in mixed beds, wider verges and roundabouts, mass plants an effective ground or fence cover.
Propagation
From scarified seed, or cuttings. Australian plant & indigenous nurseries. Available at State flora, see catalogue p. 25.
Cultivation
Responds to hard pruning to improve shape and form. Can be trained to climb. Hardy in well drained soil with some shade and ample moisture.
References | acknowledgements
- Atlas of living Australia 2025, Hardenbergia violacea | Native Lilac. Provides information about the spread of the species of Hardenbergia violacea climber across South Australia and other parts of Australia.
- Botanic Gardens of South Australia 2025, Hardenbergia violacea | Native Lilac. Provides information about the plant features and uses of the Native climber: Hardenbergia violacea.
- Seeds of South Australia 2025, Hardenbergia violacea (Leguminosae) | Purple Coral-pea. Provides information about the distribution, plant characteristics, as well as seed collection and viability.
- Yarra Ranges Council 2025, Hardenbergia violacea | Purple Coral-pea. Provides information about the plant characteristics including the suitability of the Hardenbergia violacea as a garden climber.