Showy Rattlebox

Crotalaria spectabilis Roth - Pea family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 5.0 feet

Plant Type: Forb/herb

Root Depth: 18 inches

Growth Form: Single Crown

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Mid Summer

Seasonal Growth: Spring, Summer, Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: Yes

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: Low

Salt Tolerance: None