Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 1 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 2 inch long bean like pods |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pink to violet |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |