Acmispon heermanii - Heermann's Lotus (Seed)

A low-growing perennial with beautiful yellow and red pea-like flowers in the spring. Goes dormant in late summer/fall. It would make a lovely groundcover in an informal setting where it can come and go with the seasons. Plant Characteristics Species Name Acmispon heermannii Common Name Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil Plant Type Perennials Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Sowing Season Year Round Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination