Lotus purshianus

Acmispon americanus, Purshing

• Height:   under 1 ft
• Life Cycle:   annual
• Growth Type:   flower
• Flower Size:   small, 1/4 - 1 in
• Flower Type:   solitary
• Bloom Type:   summer
• Flower Color:   pink - yellow
• Native to California:   YES
• California Range:   coast - desert - inland - mountain
• Water Requirements:   low
• Characteristics / Comments:   good as ground cover - fire retardent properties - soil/dune stabilization
• Fire Resistant / Low Fuel:   TRUE
• Average Live Seed per Bulk Pound:   75,750