Crotalaria Species, Lanceleaf Rattlebox
Crotalarialanceolata

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Crotalaria mossambicensis

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

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