Bushy shrub with small gold and red flowers in profusion. Stems are often covered in short, matted, rusty or greyish hairs. Leaves are whorls of 3 or more either growing alternate or opposite. Leaves vary in shape, may be egg-shaped, broad at the base or leaf edge may be curved backwards or rolled under. Single yellow pea flower has a red-orange band around a yellow center and bright yellow wings and keel. Excellent container plant.