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