Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia . - Narrow Leaved Lotus, Streambank Lotus (Plant)

A low-growing lotus for moist areas. Yellow flowers appear spring through summer. Good for watered areas and butterfly gardens. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia . Common Name Narrow Leaved Lotus, Streambank Lotus Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months May, June, July, August, September Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Prostrate, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Throughout CA, Modoc Plateau, Mojave Desert; s OR, w & s NV, AZ, Mexico