The flowers of this shrub produce a sweet nectar and is enjoyed not only by birds, but also by Aboriginals as a sweet treat.

The shrub flowers in winter and spring, but can flower any time dependent on rain. Growing up to 3 m, the racemes in terminal panicles are about 10-20 cm long and is pale green in bud, turning to a golden yellow as it opens from the base to the tip of the flower.