False Acacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Family: Fabaceae

Heady & Exoticvanillahoney

SeasonSpring–Summer

OriginEastern North America

IntensityStrong

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Heady & Exotic · Spring–Summer bloomer

False acacia's drooping racemes of white pea-flowers release one of the sweetest, most vanilla-like fragrances of the spring garden, drifting from trees in full bloom on warm May mornings.

Symbolism & Meaning

friendship, elegance, platonic love

In the Victorian language of flowers, false acacia means “Friendship beyond love”.

Habitat & Environment

Eastern North America

False Acacia is native to Eastern North America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameRobinia pseudoacacia
FamilyFabaceae
Native ToEastern North America
Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
LifespanPerennial

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