Hoary Pea Access

Note: Because of this chemical, it is toxic to cold-blooded animals and should be handled with care if you have pets or livestock . Supporting Local Wildlife

If you’ve ever gone for a summer stroll through a rocky prairie or an open woodland, you might have spotted a plant with striking bicolored flowers and soft, silvery foliage. Meet the —a native perennial that’s as resilient as it is beautiful. What’s in a Name? hoary pea

It produces clusters of pea-like flowers that are a unique mix of creamy yellow and vibrant pink. Note: Because of this chemical, it is toxic

If you want to bring more life to your yard, the Hoary Pea is a must-have. It is a magnet for native bees and serves as a host plant for several species of butterflies and moths. In the wild, animals like wild turkeys are also known to enjoy its seeds. How to Grow It Full sun to very light shade. What’s in a Name

You can find seeds and starters at local nurseries like Native Florida Wildflowers or check out the Missouri Department of Conservation for more field identification tips! Current Articles-ANPS Blog | Arkansas Native Plant Society

Thanks to a deep, woody taproot, this plant is incredibly hardy and thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils where other flowers might wilt. A Wild History