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(Acmispon rigidus)
Shrubby Deervetch (Acmispon rigidus)
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Photo by: Katja Schulz | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Katja Schulz | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-02-22T13:01:46-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Reston, Virginia
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 2" - 50" | 41" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 75°F - 110°F | 88°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 19°F - 55°F | 24°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Acmispon rigidus, commonly known as Shrubby Deervetch, is a deciduous perennial subshrub or herb native to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and dry slopes in the Southwestern USA and Baja California. It typically grows to 0.5–1.5 meters tall with a sprawling form. The leaves are irregularly pinnate or palmate with three or four leaflets, each 5–15 mm long. Its flowers are showy, starting yellow and turning red or purple as they age, blooming from late spring to early summer.
Shrubby Deervetch is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and disturbed areas. In cultivation, it requires full sun and can tolerate low to medium amounts of water, preferring soils with medium to fast drainage. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can be sensitive to overwatering, which may lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Shrubby Deervetch is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and disturbed areas. In cultivation, it requires full sun and can tolerate low to medium amounts of water, preferring soils with medium to fast drainage. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can be sensitive to overwatering, which may lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and dry slopes in the Southwestern USA and Baja California
Other Names
Common Names: Desert Rock-Pea
Scientific Names: Lotus rigidus, Ottleya rigida, Acmispon rigidus, Hosackia rigida, Lotus argensis, Hosackia puberula, Anisolotus argensis, Anisolotus rigidus
GBIF Accepted Name: Acmispon rigidus (Benth.) Brouillet