Crotalaria Species, Rabbit Bells

Crotalariarotundifolia

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Crotalaria angulata
Crotalaria linaria
Crotalaria maritima
Crotalaria rothiana
Crotalaria rothii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

This attractive little crotalaria is frequently found on open, dry sandhills throughout Florida and much of the southeast. The seed pod ...Read More

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