Hoffmannseggia Species, Hog Potato Flower, Indian Rushpea, Pig Nut
Hoffmannseggiaglauca

Synonym:Caesalpinia chicamana

Synonym:Caesalpinia falcaria

Synonym:Hoffmannseggia densiflora

Synonym:Hoffmannseggia falcaria

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Scarify seed before sowing

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