Shreve's Prairie Acacia
Acaciella lemmonii
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Acaciella
- Species:
- Acaciella lemmonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Blanchard's Prominent Moth (Syssphinx blanchardi), Cydia ninana, raspa sphinx moth (Syssphinx raspa), Syssphinx albolineata, Outis Skipper (Cogia outis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions