Shrubs

Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt' (River Wattle)

Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt'

Also known as Cousin Itt Dwarf River Wattle

$24.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt' (River Wattle), 'Cousin Itt', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt'
Common name
Cousin Itt Dwarf River Wattle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
2-3 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late winter
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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