Local Ecotype
Perennial
Full sun to part shade
Medium to dry soil
2-4 ft tall
Blooms in summer to fall
Herbaceous perennial legume with large clusters of pink flowers. This rugged plant is a nitrogen fixer and adaptable to poor, dry, or compacted soils. Host plant for Silver-spotted, Hoary Edge, and Cloudywing Skipper. The seed pods feature natural Velcro-like hairs that aid in seed dispersal.
Local Ecotype
Perennial
Full sun to part shade
Medium to dry soil
2-4 ft tall
Blooms in summer to fall
Herbaceous perennial legume with large clusters of pink flowers. This rugged plant is a nitrogen fixer and adaptable to poor, dry, or compacted soils. Host plant for Silver-spotted, Hoary Edge, and Cloudywing Skipper. The seed pods feature natural Velcro-like hairs that aid in seed dispersal.