species 11,211 observations

Goat's Rue

Tephrosia virginiana

Field notes

Supports All

37 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ulophora groteii, Alfalfa Leaf Tier 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Eastern Miner Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Euderces picipes 35

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Insect pests Poor soil
Habit: Mounding
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.