Acmispon glaber - Deerweed (Plant)

This tough perennial is excellent for hot, dry spots in the garden. Also a nice addition to butterfly gardens. In spring it is covered with small yellow flowers that are tinged with orange. Dormant in late summer. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Acmispon glaber Common Name Deerweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 4ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution N. Coast, N. Coast Ranges, n Sierra Nevada Foothills, Central Coast, San Francisco Bay, S. Coast, W. Transverse Ranges, Peni