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Rock Pea |
Rock pea is a durable perennial that grows to about 1 1/2' x 2'. Yellow and orange pea-shaped flowers appear from February through May. This plant can tolerate full sun, reflected heat, drought, and poor soils as long as they are well drained. Numerous stems branch from a woody base. It is drought deciduous and can get leggy with too much water. Good to cut to ground to rejuvenate. Rock pea is native to Arizona, southern Utah and Nevada, California, and into northwestern Mexico.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.