Lemon Scurfpea
Ladeania lanceolata
Sheri Hagwood
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ladeania
- Species:
- Ladeania lanceolata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix psoraliella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in arid, open habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The plant is generally distributed in Western North America from the Plains States to California in sandy locations.
Source: npn.rngr.net