5 Seeds Acacia redolens 'Prostrata' Low Boy Acacia

This low-growing, spreading shrub, known as Prostrate Acacia or Low Boy Acacia, is prized for its dense, cascading form of silvery-blue, needle-like foliage. It makes an excellent ground cover, adding texture and a soft, drought-tolerant appeal to sunny garden beds, slopes, or large containers.
Use these seeds to establish a fast-spreading, evergreen carpet that helps stabilize soil and suppresses weeds. This ornamental shrub thrives in well-drained locations and provides year-round visual interest with its attractive gray-green leaves and occasional yellow puffball flowers in spring. Species: Acacia redolens
Variety: 'Prostrata'
Type: Evergreen shrub\/ground cover
Plant_Habit: Low, spreading, prostrate
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy; drought-tolerant once established
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11 (USDA)
Germination: Scarify seeds (nick or soak in hot water) before sowing; germination in 2-4 weeks at 70-75°F
Sowing: Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix; keep moist but not waterlogged
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart for ground cover spread
Notes: Seeds benefit from pre-treatment; mature plants are hardy and low-maintenance