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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates brief midday shade in hot, arid regions
Watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries completely; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperate to subtropical conditions; protect from frost below 10°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate with elliptical, medium-green leaflets marked by subtle linear striations
- Flower: Pea-like pale purple to pinkish-white blooms clustered in axillary racemes
- Stem: Slender, pubescent trailing or twining stems that root at nodes
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once every 4 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth over flowering
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried, rinsed eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface and water in to release calcium graduallyPruning
- Trim overgrown trailing stems in early spring to maintain compact groundcover form
- Remove spent flower clusters to encourage prolonged blooming through late summer
- Thin dense growth patches to improve airflow and reduce potential pest habitat
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no adverse effects from ingestion
Humans: No known toxic effects from ingestion or skin contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Groundcover for erosion control, pollinator habitat for native bees and butterflies
