Tephrosia Species, Spiked Hoary Pea

Tephrosiaspicata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tephrosia (tef-ROH-see-uh)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Cracca flexuosa
Cracca spicata
Galega spicata
Tephrosia flexuosa
Tephrosia hispida
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Winter Haven, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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