Podalyria Species, Sweet Pea Bush, Water Blossom Pea

Podalyriacalyptrata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Podalyria (po-dal-EYE-ree-uh)
Species
calyptrata (kal-lip-TRAY-tuh)
Synonym
Podalyria calyptrata var. lanceolata
Podalyria kunthii
Podalyria lanceolata
Podalyria styracifolia
Podalyria subbiflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Stockton, California

Watertown, South Dakota

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Gardener's Notes:

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Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2005 | positive

I grew this from seed last year & really did not know much about it.
I am training mine to be a tree instead of a bush, and it s...Read More

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