Amicia zygomeris

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7b-11

Amicia zygomeris plant details

Amicia zygomeris is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amicia zygomeris

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amicia zygomeris

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome perennial herb from Eastern Mexico, to 4-7' tall x 2-4' wide, easily seen as a pea relative, with its, indeed, pea-like, glaucous green leaves that close up at night. Long racemes of yellow flowers, yes also pea-like, sit above purplish discs -- dress the tops of stems through summer into autumn. An odd and endearing plant. Top hardy to 20 °F, USDA zone 9, and root hardy to at least the single digits, upper zone 7.