Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Ctenodon

Species:

Ctenodon viscidulus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Red, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas

Host Plant for Caterpillars