Crotalaria Species, Rattleweed, Wedge-Leaf Rattlepod, Yellow Lupin, Yellow Rattlebox
Crotalariaretusa

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: retusa (re-TOO-suh)

Synonym:Crotalaria cuneifolia

Synonym:Crotalaria hostmannii

Synonym:Crotalaria retusifolia

Synonym:Dolichos cuneifolius

Synonym:Lupinus cochinchinensis

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds