Goat’s Rue, Virginia Tephrosia

Goat’s Rue, Virginia Tephrosia Tephrosia virginiana Full sun to part shade, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy soil, acidic pH.  1-2 feet height, blooms spring into summer, pink and yellow flowers. Germination Code:  C(10), H Native Region:  Statewide Attractive flowers that resemble bi-colored sweet peas on a distinctively silvery plant. It is a legume so it adds nitrogen to the soil.  Contains rotenone which is toxic to fish and insects.  Has a deep tap root so is not easily moved.  Attracts bees and ground birds. flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;sand

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