Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) clearance plant Chihuahuan

Chihuahuan

drought-tolerant gardens or sunny slopes

slowly forming a dense mound

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Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Eastern and southern Mojave Desert

Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) clearance plant ChihuahuanA low growing perennial with beautiful yellow and red pea like flowers in the spring. Goes dormant in late summer fall. It would make a lovely groundcover in an informal setting where it can come and go with the seasons. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii Common Name Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low