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