Ottleya Species, Chaparral Bird's Foot Trefoil, Chaparral Lotus, Large Leaved Lotus

Ottleyagrandiflora

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Anisolotus grandiflorus
Hosackia grandiflora
Lotus grandiflorus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Dublin, California

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Dublin, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2007 | neutral

California native, occurs in Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, and Chaparral plant communities. Short lived perennial.

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