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    Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis

    Also Known As

    • Lotus crassifolius var. otayensis
    • Big Deervetch
    • Otay Mountain Lotus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis plant details

    Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rare, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A spectacular small California native shrub with soft grey foliage & purple & white pea flowers in the early Spring to Summer. Its small stature (3' X 3') makes it an easy plant to fit into gardens. It will be happy in sun to part shade, but it does require well drained soil so if you garden in clay, resist the temptation to plant it in the ground. A great habitat plant for hummingbirds, but especially loved by butterflies. It is a rare plant in its Otay Mountain habitat & since it enjoys growing in disturbed soil, it is continuously threatened by road maintenance crews who pull it up as it readily appears next to roads.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis plant

    How to Grow Hosackia crassifolius var. otayensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Hosackia gracilis

    aka Lotus formosissimus, Lotus formossisimus, Bicolored Lotus, Coast Lotus, Harlequin Lotus, Meadow Lotus, Seaside Bird's Foot, Seaside Bird's-Foot Trefoil, Western Trefoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-20"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hosackia gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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