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Tephrosia virginiana

goats rue

Goat's rue is a fine member of the pea family, growing best in sunny, sandy soils. It produces numerous compound leaves with fern-like leaflets, and the flowers are two-toned, with creamy white on top and a bright pink lower "lip." For this reason it is particularly attractive to butterflies.

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Height: 10-18 in
Spread: 6-10 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Massing
Meadow garden
Specimen


North American Distribution


goats rue - Tephrosia virginiana from Native Plant Trust
goats rue - Tephrosia virginiana from Native Plant Trust