Short, drought tolerant leguminous native annual with bicolored flowers of blue and white, blooming March to July. Occurs in open sandy soils and grassy areas; up to 5,500 ft. elevation. Common in large patches among California poppy (Eschscholzia californica); often after wildfire. Grows rapidly, useful for quick cover and beautification. Seeds are eaten by various birds. Important pollen source for bees and other pollinators.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Fabaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Single crown

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Forb/herb/subshrub

Mature Height: 4-16 in.

Bloom Color: Blue and white

Bloom Period: April-July

Annual Precipitation:  in.

Drought Tolerance:

Shade Tolerance:

Elevation: <4500 ft.

Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance:

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation: Yes

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: Low

CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

pH Range: 

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 75,000

Seeding Rate: 8-15 PLS lbs/acre

Season:

Days to Germination: