Neptunia Species, Yellow Puff, Yellow Sensitive Briar

Neptunialutea

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Neptunia (nep-TOO-nee-uh)
Species
lutea (LOO-tee-uh)
Synonym
Acacia lutea
Neptunia lutea var. multipinnata
Neptunia lutea var. tenuis
Neptunia tenuis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
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
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

China Spring, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Houston, Texas

Mesquite, Texas

Montague, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Cypress, TX | June 2012 | positive

I collected some seeds in China Spring, TX during the Summer of 2011. They also grew in abundance all around Lake Waco. They grew prolifi...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Yellow-Puff Neptunia lutea, is Native to Texas and other States,

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Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | positive

I have examined more than 50 of these plants, and in this area none were taller than 3 to 4 inches. Almost all were flat on the ground. ...Read More

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