Shrubby Deervetch Acmispon rigidus Also known scientifically as Ottleya rigida, Lotus rigidus and Desert Rock Pea as a common name. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Rocky hillsides below 5500′ and along washes from southern Utah/Nevada into northwest Mexico.Family: FabaceaeSize: up to 2′ tall and wideSun: Full (can take reflected heat)Watering: Low once establishedGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: Tolerant but prefers good drainageTemperature: Hardy to 0 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Larval host for the Acmon blue and Funereal duskywing butterflies. Special value to native bees and used as a nectar plant by Hummingbirds and other insects. Granivorous birds eat the seeds.Notes: Can become leggy with too much water Resources Spadefoot Nursery Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...