Arabian pea
Bituminaria bituminosa
Arabian pea is a drought-tolerant Mediterranean perennial that thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils with full sun exposure. Once established, it requires very little supplemental watering and is well adapted to hot, dry summers typical of Mediterranean-climate gardens. Its purple pea-like flowers attract pollinators and it has a notable bituminous scent when the foliage is crushed.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days Once Established • Deep, Infrequent Watering; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 20, 2019 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
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