PENCILFLOWER

Stylosanthes spp.

Variable; 1 to 15 inches

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to partial shade

Excellent drought tolerance;

Will tolerate moist, well-drained soil

          Zones 8 to 11

A sprawling, semi-woody, perennial legume groundcover;

with small leaves of three leaflets and tiny,

bright yellow pea flowers at the tips of the stems.

Tolerates foot traffic and mowing.

Good butterfly attractor.

Larval host plant for the Barred Sulphur.