Moderately drought tolerant, leguminous native perennial with blue-lavender flowers, blooming June to October. Occurs from foothills to the subalpine, in clearings, under trees and on moist exposed ridges; up to 11,000 ft. elevation. Seeds are eaten by various birds. Important pollen source for bees and other pollinators. Poisonous to livestock.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Fabaceae

Duration: perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb/subshrub

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Single crown

Mature Height: 12-24 in.

Bloom Color: Blue-lavender

Bloom Period: June-October

Annual Precipitation: 12 in.

Drought Tolerance: High

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: Low

CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

pH Range: 5.7-7.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 12,500

Seeding Rate: 20-30 PLS lbs/acre

Season:

Days to Germination: