PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, sunny meadow conditions
Watering
Water deeply when top 5 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; tolerates hot, dry summer temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Pinnately compound leaves with 5–11 oval, gray-green, slightly hairy leaflets
- Flower: Dense terminal clusters of pink to purple pea-like blooms
- Stem: Slender, upright, slightly hairy stems branching near the base
Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly during active growth; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Diluted legume-friendly feed once monthly. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as legumes fix their own nitrogen
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 tsp per plant around the base; water in lightly to avoid runoffPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering
- Cut back stems to 5 cm above soil after flowering to promote new growth
- Remove damaged or diseased foliage in early spring
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA no listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Pollinator forage, soil nitrogen fixation, ornamental meadow planting
