Cousin Itt Acacia – Little River Wattle Live Starter Plant | 6 Inches Tall | Includes 6" Pot Weeping Emerald Foliage | Drought Tolerant | Mediterranean Favorite

Add soft texture and cascading greenery to your landscape with Cousin Itt Acacia (Little River Wattle), shipped as a 6-inch tall starter plant in a 6-inch nursery pot and ready to grow. This compact evergreen is prized for its finely textured, weeping foliage that forms a lush, mounded shape.

New growth may show red tinges, especially with cool weather, while spring foliage can appear light yellow-green before maturing to a rich emerald tone. Its graceful, trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, slopes, rock gardens, and modern Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Thrives in hot inland or coastal climates and requires minimal care once established.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cousin Itt Acacia starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in 6" nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Cousin Itt Acacia / Little River Wattle
Botanical Name: Acacia cognata ‘Cousin Itt’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Low; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 1–2 feet
Mature Spread: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
Landscape Use: Groundcover, slope planting, rock gardens

💡 Care Tip: Plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering. Light pruning can maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.