Crotalaria Species, Low Rattlebox

Crotalariapumila

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
pumila (POO-mil-uh)
Synonym
Crotalaria lupulina
Crotalaria triantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

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