This Australian native shrub is variable in height, ranging between 1.5 and 4 metres in height depending on soil conditions. The narrow phyllodes (flattened leaves) are blue green in colour. The flowers are spectacular and produced in late winter and into spring. They are globular shaped, bright yellow, honey scented and found on long terminal racemes as well as in clusters in the leaf axils. It is extremely hardy, will grow in a range of soil types and will tolerate moderate frost and drought conditions.