Acmispon glaber, Deerweed
$11.00
Acmispon glaber, Deerweed
Commonly found in many habitats including chaparral, and coastal sand. Deerweed grows up three feet tall and wide. The stems are branched, with small, deciduous, leaves consisting of three to six leaflets. The plant blooms from March to August and has flowers that are small, yellow, and clustered together in a flower cluster. The flowers become reddish with age. The fruit consists of a curved pod with two seeds. Can be cut back in late summer or early fall to stimulate new growth. Deerweed can be very useful in restoration or in any garden situation.
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
| Species Name | Acmispon glaber |
| Common Name | Deerweed |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Height x Width | 3'-4' x 3'-4' |
| Growth Habit | Low Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Well Draining - adaptable |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Drought/Summer deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 25 degrees |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |