General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Cousin Itt
Cultivar name: 'ACCOG01'
Common names
  • Little River Wattle
Also sold as:
  • Mini Cog

Photo Gallery
Location: In backyard, Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2014-4-15
Acacia cognata "Cousin Itt"
Location: February 2023 | Meadowlark Botanical Garden (VA)
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: In backyard garden, Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2015-04-03
This plant is getting prettier each year
Location: In backyard, Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2014-4-15
Acacia cognates "Cousin Itt"
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31
not the strawflower

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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