Plants in genus tephrosia
Plants in genus tephrosia
Tephrosia virginiana
Tephrosia virginiana, native to central and eastern North America, is a clump-forming perennial with pinnate foliage and bi-colored flowers. It prefers hot, well-drained sites and has historical medicinal uses, though all parts contain toxic rotenone.
Tephrosia spicata 'Awakening'
Tephrosia spicata 'Awakening' is a North American native legume found in open fields from Kentucky to Florida. It forms a small clump with hairy leaves and stems, reaching 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide. The flowers start white and age to a pinky red, resembling small butterbeans. This plant is easy to grow in hot and dry sites.