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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun exposure required for optimal flowering; tolerates coastal salt spray and windy conditions
Watering
Water deeply when top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging in heavy, non-draining soil
Temperature
Hardy to freezing temperatures; withstands cool coastal summers and mild winter conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Compound pinnate leaves with 5–7 oval, fleshy leaflets adapted to coastal moisture retention
- Flower: Dense racemes of pink to pale purple pea-like blooms, 1–2 cm wide
- Stem: Trailing succulent stems that root at nodes in sandy substrate
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once every 6 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to prioritize flower production over foliage growth
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; lightly mix into topsoil to add calcium without altering soil pHPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering period
- Trim back leggy stems in early spring to encourage compact, trailing growth
- Remove damaged or diseased foliage to maintain plant health and airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; edible young pods and leaves in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Coastal erosion control; ornamental ground cover for sandy gardens
