Big Deervetch

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Big Deervetch (Lotus crassifolius var. crassifolius) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 1000-6900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 5 ft Tall

Color

Pink, Yellow

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

7*, 8*, 9*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 29 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Bramble Hairstreak

Callophrys dumetorum

Chionodes braunella

Alternative names

Common names:

Broad-leaved Lotus

Botanical names:

Lotus crassifolius var. crassifolius

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