Eutaxia obovata

Common Name:
Egg and Bacon Plant

Description:
Eutaxia obovata, commonly known as the Egg and Bacon Plant, is a compact evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It is renowned for its vibrant, two-toned pea-shaped flowers—bright yellow with red to brown markings—that bloom prolifically from late winter through spring. These lightly fragrant blooms attract a variety of pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. The plant's dense, mounding habit and mid to deep green foliage make it an excellent choice for informal hedging, screening, or as a feature in native and cottage gardens. Thriving in well-drained soils, it prefers full sun to light shade and exhibits good drought and light frost tolerance once established. Regular light pruning after flowering encourages a more compact growth habit and prolongs its ornamental appeal. Its adaptability and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to Melbourne gardens, particularly in coastal and low-water landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5–1.5 m

• Width: 0.5–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

• Red-Brown

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native

• Drought Tolerant

• Light Frost Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

• Lightly Fragrant Flowers

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea spp.

• Callistemon spp.

• Leptospermum spp.

• Westringia fruticosa

• Acacia cognata

• Lomandra longifolia