Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Psorodendron

Species:

Psorodendron schottii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Blue, Purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)