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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerant of intense summer heat and dry conditions
Watering
Allow soil to fully dry between waterings; highly drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; thrives in warm, arid to semi-arid temperature ranges
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate leaves with obovate leaflets and finely serrated margins
- Flower: Small yellow pea-like blooms in compact axillary clusters
- Stem: Prostrate to ascending stems covered in fine, soft pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly during active growth to support bloom production
Fertilization
Light, diluted feed if growing in nutrient-poor soil. Legume-specific low-nitrogen feed is optional, as the plant fixes its own nitrogen
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush clean, dried eggshells to a fine powder; sprinkle lightly on the soil surface to add calcium without raising nitrogen levelsPruning
- Trim back spent flower clusters to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Remove dead or yellowing foliage in late autumn to tidy growth
- Thin dense mats occasionally to improve airflow and reduce pest risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats; no adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Humans: No known toxicity to humans; safe for handling and accidental ingestion in small amounts
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Groundcover for erosion control, forage for livestock, nitrogen-fixing cover crop
