30 Seeds GOAT'S RUE Tephrosia Virginiana and 50 similar items

Goat's Rue (Tephrosia Virginiana) - 30 Seeds Other Common Names: Devil's Shoestrings, Catgut, Hoary-Pea, Rabbit-Pea Scientific Name: Tephrosia virginiana syn. Tephrosia latidens, Cracca virginiana, Cracca latidens Features: Color: Yellow Fuchsia Bi-colored Flowers Plant Seeds: Sow in fall or cold stratify Bloom Time: May - August Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Plant Height: 24 - 36" Plant Spacing: 15 - 18" Light Requirements: Full Sun Soil Water Preferences: Prefers dry, sandy, rocky soils Quantity: 30 Seeds Description: Goat's Rue is a resilient prairie native to the US and Canada, known for its ability to thrive in dry, sandy, and rocky soils. This legume not only adds beauty to any landscape but also improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen levels. The plant’s flowers are eye-catching, with clusters of yellow upper petals and vibrant pink lower petals that resemble sweet pea blooms. Its fern-like, feathery leaves are covered with fine hairs, giving the plant a shimmering, silvery appearance. This hardy perennial attracts pollinators, providing nectar and pollen to bees and butterflies, and serves as a host plant for the Skipper Butterfly. Goat’s Rue also develops 2-inch seed pods by fall, which game birds like turkey enjoy. However, as it is mildly toxic to humans and livestock, it's best to plant it in areas away from animals or young children. Perfect for native and pollinator-friendly gardens, Goat's Rue is a unique, beneficial addition to any garden setting.