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Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'

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Dwarf kowhaiShrub, EvergreenFamily: Fabaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.2m
Frost hardy

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sophora prostrata, commonly known as the dwarf kowhai, is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It's a particularly attractive plant, with zigzagging growth and small leaves bearing even smaller leaflets. In spring it bears yellow flowers with a beaked appearance as they develop.

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' is smaller than the species, but still displays the characteristic divaricating (zigzagging) growth and yellow blooms. Despite the delicate appearance, 'Little Baby' is borderline hardy and can remain outside in winter in milder locations. If hard frosts are predicted, consider growing it in a container so it can be moved to a frost-free spot, such as a cool conservatory or greenhouse, in winter. Or, try growing it indoors as a houseplant in a bright spot.

For best results, grow Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' in full sun in moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

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Sophora ‘Little baby’ and wildlife

Sophora ‘Little baby’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Sophora ‘Little baby’ poisonous?

Sophora ‘Little baby’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock