Engelmann's Milkvetch is a relatively rare and attractive groundcover legume native from Texas into the Arkansas Ozarks. It is found in open prairies, open oak or pine woodlands, and savannahs on sand, limestone, clay, or shale substrates. This plant makes a great attractive native groundcover for the home garden or restoration project as a front border of a garden bed, along trail sides, in sunny areas, or woodland openings. Tolerant of harsh or dry soils but best in sandy or sandy loam soil.
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The flowers are visited by a variety of small flies, bees, and butterflies.
USDA Zones - 5-9, recommended for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana
Life Cycle - Perennial
Sun Exposure - Full, Partial
Soil Moisture - Medium-dry, Dry
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy Loam, Rocky,
Height - Max 1ft
Width - up to 2ft
Bloom Time - February - May
Bloom Color - Pink, Purple, Lavender
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Germination: Sow in Fall outdoors or lightly scarify, cold-moist stratifification in the refrigerator for 10-30 days in moist sand or moist paper towel may aid in germination.
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