This perennial climber forms a prostrate to twinning habit with silky haired stems. It has divided  mid-green leaves that are composed of 3-rounded leaflets with wavy margins and the scarlet pea-shaped flowers appear in a raceme from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Kennedia prostrata is naturally found on the east coast of Australia from Victoria, New South Wales to Queensland and extending to south-west Western Australia. It is also found in South Australia and Tasmania occurring on old dunes, woodland and heath in sandy soil types. 

It prefers a moderately fertile well drained sandy to sandy loam soil that is tending acidic in a semi-shaded to full sun position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

Running Postman is a small colourful perennial that is grown as a ground cover or as a spill-over in rockeries. It is also grown in containers or courtyard planter boxes and on roof gardens, establishing in 1-2 years. It tolerates a wide range of temperatures and soil types but in cold climates it is grown under glass. ID 1128

Kennedia (ken-NEE-dee-uh) prostrata (prost-RAY-tuh)

“Kennedia” commemorates English nurseryman John Kennedy; "prostrata", having a prostrate habit.

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)