Scorpiurus Species, Caterpillar Plant, Prickly Caterpillar, Prickly Scorpions Tail
Scorpiurusmuricatus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Scorpiurus (skor-pee-YUR-us)
Species: muricatus (mur-ee-KAY-tus)

Synonym:Scorpiurus echinatus

Synonym:Scorpiurus subvillosus

Synonym:Scorpiurus sulcatus

Category
Annuals
Groundcovers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

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

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds