Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Dermatophyllum

Species:

Dermatophyllum gypsophilum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

gypsum-rich, well-drained, rocky soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to gypsum outcrops; sensitive to non-gypsum soils