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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in dry, sunny meadow conditions
Watering
Water deeply but infrequently; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to cold winter temperatures; withstands mild summer heat without stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Pinnately compound with small oval leaflets, gray-green foliage with smooth margins
- Flower: Dense racemes of pink to purple pea-like blooms clustered at stem tips
- Stem: Slender, branching green stems with fine, soft pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Light application of balanced organic feed. As a legume, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen, reducing fertilizer needs
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly over soil surface to add slow-release calcium without odorPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through early summer
- Trim back faded foliage in late autumn to tidy garden beds
- Thin overcrowded stems in early spring to improve airflow and light penetration
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxic effects for cats per ASPCA guidelines
Humans: No documented toxic effects for human consumption or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Forage for grazing livestock; ornamental wildflower in native meadow gardens
