Rhynchosia Species, Dollar Leaf

Rhynchosiareniformis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhynchosia (rin-KOH-see-a)
Species
reniformis (ren-ih-FOR-miss)
Synonym
Dolicholus simplicifolius
Rhynchosia intermedia
Rhynchosia simplicifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Archer, Florida

Bartow, Florida

Detmold, Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2008 | positive

This is a wildflower of sunny, sandy soils throughout Florida and the southeast through Texas. It is erect with pea shaped flowers.

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