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Tephrosia virginiana / Goat's Rue
Type:
Native Habitat:
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Growth: 1-2’ tall, .75-1.5’ Wide
Bloom: Yellow/Rose/Pink in May-August
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional info: This Native perennial grows in dry areas of prairies, woods, and glades. This plant was once used to improve milk production in goats, but a toxic chemical (rotenone) in this plants roots led to this practice ending. Rotenone is toxic to insects and fish. Ground birds visit this plant.
Type:
Native Habitat:
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Growth: 1-2’ tall, .75-1.5’ Wide
Bloom: Yellow/Rose/Pink in May-August
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional info: This Native perennial grows in dry areas of prairies, woods, and glades. This plant was once used to improve milk production in goats, but a toxic chemical (rotenone) in this plants roots led to this practice ending. Rotenone is toxic to insects and fish. Ground birds visit this plant.

