Add unmatched drama and uniqueness to your garden with Sturt’s Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa)—one of Australia’s most extraordinary flowering plants. Famous for its bold scarlet-red petals and deep black centers, this desert native produces striking, unforgettable blooms that stand out in any landscape.

Perfect for gardeners who love rare and exotic species, Sturt’s Desert Pea is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that flourishes in hot, sunny conditions. Ideal for rock gardens, xeriscapes, desert-themed gardens, and even large containers.

These seeds are Non-GMO, high-germination, and easy to grow with the right warm environment.

FEATURES

• Premium-quality Sturt’s Desert Pea flower seeds

• Produces dramatic red blooms with black “bosses”

• Drought-tolerant and heat-loving

• Perfect for desert-style landscaping

• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers

• Fast-growing under warm, sunny conditions

• Hardy native Australian plant

• Non-GMO, high germination

SPECIFICATIONS

• Common Name: Sturt’s Desert Pea

• Botanical Name: Swainsona formosa

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Flower Colors: Scarlet red with black or dark maroon centers

• Height: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)

• Growth Habit: Spreading, ground-covering

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 9–12

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

PLANTING GUIDE

1. Scarify seeds (nick the seed coat or soak in hot water for 12 hours).

2. Use sandy, loose, well-draining soil.

3. Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.

4. Place in full sun with warm temperatures.

5. Keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–21 days).