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Tephrosia virginiana

Also Known As

  • Virginia Goat's Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Tephrosia virginiana plant details

Tephrosia virginiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrosia virginiana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrosia virginiana

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tephrosia virginiana plant

How to Grow Tephrosia virginiana

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green

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