Botanical Name Hardenbergia Violacea

Family Name Fabaceae/Paoilonaceae

Common Name Purple Coral Pea, Native Wisteria

Kaurna Name. Tandotitte

It prefers light to heavy soils in an open, sunny position and is drought and frost resistant.

An evergreen vine

Height 1.5m

Stem Is vigorous and twining or trailing.

Leaves Are oval tapering at both ends, 8cmlong prominently veined and leathery.

Flowers Are purple; however white, pink, or pale mauve forms also occur and are pea Shaped, occurring in heavy pendant clusters, and appearing in spring.

Propagation Is by scarified seed or by semi hardwood cuttings.

Aboriginal uses: The boiled leaves make a pleasant tasting refreshing drink.