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Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch

Lotus Rigidus

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Overview

Lotus rigidus, commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch, is a resilient perennial native to arid regions. Its gray-green foliage forms a low, spreading mound up to 2 feet wide. Vivid yellow pea-like flowers bloom in spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes and rock gardens in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 7–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — is a resilient perennial native to arid regionsDesert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer VetchDesert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — Its gray-green foliage forms a low, spreading mound up to 2 feet wideDesert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes and rock gardens in USDA zones 7-10Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — Vivid yellow pea-like flowers bloom in spring to early summer, attracting pollinatorsLotus Rigidus+19

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — is a resilient perennial native to arid regions
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — Its gray-green foliage forms a low, spreading mound up to 2 feet wide
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes and rock gardens in USDA zones 7-10
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — Vivid yellow pea-like flowers bloom in spring to early summer, attracting pollinators
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