Forest Scurfpea
Rupertia physodes
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Rupertia
- Species:
- Rupertia physodes
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Native Range
United States: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix posticella, Agonopterix psoraliella
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: This plant is generally distributed in California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Western Canada.
Source: npn.rngr.net