Swainsona Species, Desert Pea, Glory Pea, Lobster Claw
Swainsonaformosa

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Swainsona (SWAIN-soh-nuh)
Species: formosa (for-MOH-suh)

Synonym:Clianthus dampieri

Synonym:Clianthus formosus

Synonym:Clianthus speciosus

Synonym:Donia speciosa

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting