Dwarf Nicker

Hoffmannseggia drummondii

Dwarf Nicker

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Hoffmannseggia
Species:
Hoffmannseggia drummondii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
apr, jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in arid and semi-arid regions