Goat's Rue (Tephrosia virginiana)
Goat's Rue is a 1’ to 2’ tall native perennial with bright pink and creamy white large, pea-like flowers. A spring and early summer flowering plant preferring dry to medium soils in full sun or part shade. This plant forms attractive mounds in native gardens and is easy to establish.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Goat's Rue (Tephrosia virginiana) |
Alternatative Common Names | Virginia Goat's Rue |
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Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Legume |
Bloom Color | White;Pink |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
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Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;5 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 40000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 2500 |
Seeds Per Packet | 150 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Low Growing;Wildlife Food;Nectar Source; |