Lotus scoparius
Deerweed
Description
This perennial has small, bright green leaves with tons of yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.