A low-growing herbaceous perennial with slender stems and clover-like foliage, producing delicate yellow flowers in warm months. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it spreads readily and often self-seeds in gardens and disturbed areas.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.25–1′ tall × 0.5–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri
