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Mountain Pea

Orbexilum melanocarpum

Orbexilum, Leather-root

About This Plant

Sun/part shade; nearly evergreen in warm winters. Mountain pea is a dense-spreading no-fuss perennial with purple flower clusters during the warm season. Look here if you want a substitute for Asiatic jasmine in dappled shade. It can adapt to different soil types and can survive on once-weekly summer watering (or less) even during drought.

Origins: Northeast Mexico

Maintenance

Normally maintenance free in shade, but may appreciate supplemental weekly water during summer.

A dense groundcover that can attract bees and butterflies.

Min. Height: 1

Max Height: 3 feet

Min. Width: 1

Max Width: 3 feet

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