10 Seeds Lotus rigidus Shrubby Deervetch Perennial Native Wildflower

Lotus rigidus, commonly known as Shrubby Deervetch, is a hardy perennial legume prized for its bright yellow to orange-red pea-like blooms and fine blue-green foliage. This low-growing, shrubby species is native to western North America and is a valued choice for drought-tolerant plantings and pollinator-friendly gardens.

This versatile perennial works well in rock gardens, borders, native plant landscapes, and informal meadow-style plantings. Its trailing to mounding habit makes it useful as a ground cover on dry slopes. It is a nitrogen-fixing legume that supports beneficial insects and adds seasonal color where little else thrives.
Species: Lotus rigidus
Variety: Shrubby Deervetch
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, shrubby, mounding to slightly trailing
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7 to 10
Germination: Scarify seed and cold-moisten stratify for best results
Sowing: Sow 1/8 inch deep in well-drained medium
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Tolerates drought and poor soils once established