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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in exposed, dry garden sites
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; withstands hot, arid summer conditions without supplemental water
Characteristics
- Leaf: Pinnate compound leaves with 6–12 oval, bright green, slightly hairy leaflets
- Flower: Pea-like yellow blooms in dense terminal racemes
- Fruit: Curved, scorpion-shaped seed pods that mature from green to brown
Care Guide
Watering
Water occasionally during prolonged dry spells
Fertilization
Light low-nitrogen feed once in early spring. Fertilizer supports robust flowering without excessive foliage growth
Eggshell powder top-dress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly around the base to boost soil calcium levelsPruning
- Remove spent flower heads to maintain tidy growth
- Thin overcrowded branches in late winter to improve airflow
- Cut back old, woody stems in early spring to promote new flowering growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA records
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden shrub; attracts bees and other pollinators
