5 Seeds Caragana microphylla Little Leaf Siberian Pea Shrub Hardy Drought Tolerant Ornamental Shrub

This compact, hardy shrub offers delicate, feathery foliage and small, pea-like yellow flowers in late spring, adding airy texture to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Its fine leaves and graceful habit create a subtle, refined presence that blends well with other drought-tolerant perennials or as a low-maintenance accent in rock gardens and mixed shrub beds.
This versatile plant is commonly used as an ornamental for erosion control on slopes or as an informal hedge. It thrives in well-drained soil once established and displays a dependable, resilient nature in challenging conditions, making it a practical choice for xeriscaping or low-water landscapes. Note its seasonal leaf drop in colder climates.
Species: Caragana microphylla
Variety: Little Leaf Siberian Pea Shrub
Type: Deciduous shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy; tolerates poor and dry soils
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 2-7
Germination: Sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring; cold stratification improves germination
Sowing: Surface sow or cover lightly with soil; keep evenly moist until germination
Spacing: 3-4 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; nitrogen-fixing roots