PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, exposed sites and coastal winds
Watering
Water deeply but infrequently; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; thrives in temperate summer temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Compound trifoliate leaves, oval leaflets with smooth margins
- Flower: Pea-like yellow blooms in clustered racemes, often with red or orange basal markings
- Stem: Slender, trailing or ascending stems with fine hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth
Fertilization
Light feed once monthly. Use low-nitrogen fertilizer to support flowering rather than foliage growth
Eggshell powder topdressing：Grind dried eggshells to fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface every 3 months to boost calcium levels without burning rootsPruning
- Trim back spent flower heads to encourage extended reblooming
- Cut back dead foliage in late winter to promote new spring growth
- Thin overcrowded clumps to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Non-toxic to cats per ASPCA guidelines
Humans: Edible young shoots and flowers when cooked; no known toxic compounds
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible young shoots and flowers for salads or cooked dishes; nitrogen-fixing cover crop
