This small shrub has a spreading to erect twiggy branches that formi an open rounded habit. It has dark green needle-like leaves that are crowded along the stems and the yellow pea-shaped flowers have red markings and appear in a cluster in late winter.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Dillwynia retorta is naturally found in Australia from southern to northern New South Wales growing on the coast in heath and tablelands and extending to the north-western slopes in open forests.

It prefers well drained moderately to poor thin sandstone based soil in a open sunny position and is drought and mildly frost resistant.

Eggs and Bacon is grown for its colourful flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens along borders or in a rockery. It is also used in bushland settings or planted in tubs and planter boxes. It establishes in 2-3 years and requires little care and re-shoots or seeds germinate after low intensity fire.ID 867

Dillwynia(dil-WIN-ee-uh) retorta(re-TOR-tuh)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)