Sweet Acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) is an appropriately named shrub or small tree, featuring golden, sweet fragrant flowers that bloom throughout the year. It's nectar-rich bright yellow clusters attract a diverse array of pollinators, including the Red-banded hairstreak butterfly. Plant it in well-drained, dry to moist sand, loam or calcareous soil in an area that gets full sun. It is salt and drought-tolerant. In addition to attracting pollinators, this plant's dense foliage offers shelter for birds and small animals.
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