Tephrosia virginiana
Tephrosia virginiana, known as Catgut, is an ornamental perennial that thrives in full sun and requires low watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 5-8, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 meters. This plant blooms from May to July with pink and purple flowers. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil and attracts pollinators. It is non-toxic and not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors