Wattle Seeds – Yellow

Brighten your landscape with Wattle Seeds – Yellow Variety, a beautiful and hardy plant known for its golden-yellow blossoms and fine, feathery foliage. Scientifically known as Acacia pycnantha, this Australian native is celebrated for its vibrant color, fast growth, and adaptability to various climates.

Yellow Wattle produces fragrant clusters of yellow blooms that appear in late winter to early spring, adding warmth and texture to garden borders, landscapes, and naturalized areas. Once established, it thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soils with minimal care. Perfect for gardeners looking for drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly plants that provide color and resilience throughout the year.

Features

• Produces bright, golden-yellow clusters of blooms

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• Fast-growing and low-maintenance variety

• Thrives in dry or sandy soil and full sunlight

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Common Name: Wattle (Yellow Variety)

• Scientific Name: Acacia pycnantha

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub or small tree

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 14–28 days (requires pre-treatment)

• Days to Maturity: 12–18 months for flowering after establishment

• Plant Height: 6–20 feet (depending on growing conditions)

• Spacing: 3–6 feet apart

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (to start early)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after last frost)

• Blooming Season: Late winter to early spring (January–April)