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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.