Crotalaria Species, Fuzzy Rattlepod, Shake-Shake, Velvety Rattlebox, Woolly Rattlepod
Crotalariaincana

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: incana (in-KAN-nuh)

Synonym:Crotalaria affinis

Synonym:Crotalaria cubensis

Synonym:Crotalaria cytisifolia

Synonym:Crotalaria herbacea

Synonym:Crotalaria picensis

Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds