Family: Fabaceae

Origin: California

Type: Perennial

Size: Low spreading to 2-3 ft.

Flowers: Yellow or white with green- tinged flowers shaped like sweat peas (same family), spring to early summer; leaves in clusters of 7-9, about 2 in. long.

Uses: Rock gardens, ground cover.

Wildlife:

Soil: Well-drained.

Water: Regular water.

Sun: Full sun to part shade.

Pruning: (No special needs found.)

Pests & Diseases: 

Notes: Found in open sites, moist stream beds, chaparral, and yellow pine forests to 6000 ft. in California.