{"product_id":"10-tephrosia-virginiana-seeds-goats-rue-wildflower-pollinator-cottage-garden","title":"10 Tephrosia Virginiana Seeds Goat's Rue Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoat's Rue (Tephrosia virginiana) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its distinctive bicolored blooms and fine, silvery-green foliage. The pea-like flowers appear in creamy yellow and soft pink tones, creating a delicate two-tone effect that stands out in meadow plantings, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas. This legume-family species has a clumping, bushy habit and makes a lovely texture contrast among broader-leaved perennials. It is a wonderful choice for gardeners looking to add a native wildflower with quiet charm and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Goat's Rue works well in pollinator and native wildflower plantings, mixed borders, rock gardens, and meadow-style landscapes. The flowers draw bees and other beneficial insects through the bloom season, while the fine foliage adds soft movement and texture. As a legume, it forms a taproot and prefers well-drained sites; it dislikes soggy, waterlogged soils. Plants are slow to establish but long-lived once settled. Foliage is typically cut back by frost, with fresh growth returning in spring. \u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Tephrosia virginiana\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Goat's Rue\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial wildflower (legume)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Clumping, upright to spreading bushy habit\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, slightly acidic to neutral\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Scarify seed and cold-moist stratify to improve germination; expect slow and uneven sprouting\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow and press in; do not bury deeply; keep evenly moist until sprouting\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Deep taproot; drought-tolerant once established; transplant young seedlings with care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664735338632,"sku":"AGY-128","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8087938666_jwi4_0e859f31-5cf1-4326-9e65-2822b046b30a.jpg?v=1791898303","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-tephrosia-virginiana-seeds-goats-rue-wildflower-pollinator-cottage-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}