Goat's Rue

Tephrosia virginiana

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full sun. Good resistance to drought. Once established, plants are best left alone because division and transplanting are difficult. Roots fix nitrogen. A member of the pea family, this species forms long seed pods following flowering. Plant parts are toxic. Cut back last year's growth during the winter months. Attracts butterflies and bees. Wild Turkey feed on the seeds.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-3

Flower Color

Pink

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June