Acmispon grandiflorus var. grandiflorus - Large-Flowered Lotus, Chaparral Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant)

A short-lived perennial with proportionately large light yellow flowers that are tinged with pink. Living only 2-4 years, it's great for planting between slower growing shrubs while waiting for them to fill in. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Acmispon grandiflorus var. grandiflorus Common Name Large-Flowered Lotus, Chaparral Bird's Foot Trefoil Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months April, May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Northwestern CA, s Sierra Nevada, Central Western CA, Southwestern CA (except Channel Islands) Natural Habitat Dry, open, disturbed sites, chaparral to yellow-pine forest; from 1,000' - 5,000' Specialty Featu