10 Goat's Rue Seeds Tephrosia virginiana Native Prairie Wildflower Drought Tolerant Perennial

Goat's Rue is a native perennial wildflower of the eastern and central United States, valued for its silvery-green foliage and bicolor cream-and-pink pea-like blooms. It forms a bushy, clump-forming plant that fits naturally into meadow, prairie, and pollinator garden settings.
This species performs well in sunny, dry sites and is often used in native plantings, wildflower meadows, and perennial borders. Its flowers appear through late spring and summer, and its fine texture contrasts nicely with grasses and bolder perennials.
Species: Tephrosia virginiana
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, tolerates poor soils
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Scarify seed and cold-moist stratify for best results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist until germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native prairie species; drought tolerant once established