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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun; tolerates light partial shade; drought-tolerant once established
Watering
Water deeply but infrequently; withstands extended dry periods without damage
Temperature
Cold hardy to USDA zone 5; tolerates moderate summer heat without stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate leaves with wrinkled, oval leaflets and serrated margins; covered in fine hairs
- Flower: Small pea-like yellow blooms in dense axillary clusters
- Stem: Trailing, hairy stems that root at nodes to form spreading mats
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Light, diluted feed once monthly. Use low-nitrogen feed to avoid excessive foliage growth
Banana peel tea：Steep 2–3 chopped banana peels in 1 gallon of water for 3 days; dilute 1:2 before applying to soilPruning
- Trim spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Thin overcrowded mats to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
- Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late winter to encourage new spring growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Livestock forage crop; soil stabilization in erosion-prone areas
