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Fabaceae
Rhynchosia michauxii
Rhynchosia michauxii
Also known as Dolicholus michauxii
Zones 5–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Native · Legume · Drought-Tolerant · Wildlife · Southeastern · Fabaceae · Rare · Wildflower · Habitat
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This native southeastern US legume is extremely low-maintenance once established. Plant in well-draining soil and water sparingly as it tolerates drought well. Perfect for native plant gardens and wildlife habitat restoration.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Light watering, allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle
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