Hosackia gracilis - Harlequin Lotus, Coast Lotus (Plant)

A lovely groundcover for moist areas. Small pea-like flowers are yellow and purple. Spreads both above ground (by stolons) and below (by rhizomes). Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Hosackia gracilis Common Name Harlequin Lotus, Coast Lotus Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered 4.2 (limited distribution) Growth Habit Prostrate, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution North Coast, Outer North Coast Ranges, n Central Coast, San Francisco Bay, n Outer South Coast Ranges; to Britis