Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sophora (SOF-or-uh) (Info)
Species: secundiflora (sek-und-ee-FLOR-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Silver Peso
 2 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Shrubs
Trees
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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