(Seed grown)
 
If you think children and pets are hard to photograph, try convincing the Whispery Wattle to quit dancing about for a brief moment. The impossibly thin leaves (phyllodes for the nerdy types) flit about in the lightest breeze, adding movement and grace to the garden. Golden pom-pom flowers emerge in the late winter to bring a bit of razzle-dazzle to an otherwise dreary time of year.
 
Fortunately, Gerhard Bock, who pens the wildly popular blog Succulents and More, allowed me to use his photos, sparing my sanity.
 
Flower Color: Gold
Bloomtime: Late Winter
Height: 8-12 feet
Width: 8-12 feet
Exposure: Sun
Soil Type: Good to Average Drainage
Cold Tolerance: 26-28f
Irrigation requirements: Low