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 7–11Climate Arid

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — is a resilient perennial native to arid regions

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) — Vivid yellow pea-like flowers bloom in spring to early summer, attracting pollinators

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) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes and rock gardens in USDA zones 7-10

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid

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Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — is a resilient perennial native to arid regions

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) — Vivid yellow pea-like flowers bloom in spring to early summer, attracting pollinators

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) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes and rock gardens in USDA zones 7-10

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