Pediomelum tenuiflorum (Slimflower Scurfpea)

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SKU:
PETENs-PA
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
3 feet
FLOWER COLOR:
Blue
BLOOM PERIOD:
3 Spring, summer, fall
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to medium shade
MOISTURE:
Dry, average
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
3-Star

This is a showy plant that can be found blooming throughout much of the year. Slimflower scurfpea's small bluish purple flowers attract a number of native bees. It has a long taproot and prefers dry habitats with gravelly, well-drained soil. 

Uses: Erosion, drought tolerant, native bees, honeybees
Bloom time: April - September

Height: 12" to 36"
Space: 12" to 24"

Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average (well-drained)

Seed: Winter sow by late January or pour hot water over the seeds and let them soak for 24 hours before sowing.

  • 100 seeds per packet
  • 1,750 seeds per ounce
  • 1 ounce covers at least 60 square feet

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