Hovea lanceolata, commonly known as Lance Leaf Hovea, is an evergreen shrub native to the sclerophyll forests and coastal heaths of Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 2-6 feet and can spread up to 5 feet wide. The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and is adorned with vibrant purple pea-like flowers during late winter to early spring, which are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. The flowers are considered showy, making it a desirable ornamental species.

Lance Leaf Hovea is valued for its hardiness and the year-round interest it provides in gardens due to its evergreen foliage and winter flowering habit. It is often used in native plant gardens, as a border shrub, or for informal screening. This shrub thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates a range of soil types from sandy to loamy, and prefers a position with full sun to part shade. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from medium watering, especially during extended dry periods. It is generally low-maintenance but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0