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Deer Plant
Deerweed (Acmispon glaber, formerly Lotus scoparius) is a tough, drought-deciduous perennial subshrub native to California, Arizona, and Mexico. Known for its slender, broom-like green stems and small yellow flowers that turn reddish-orange after pollination, it is a vital "pioneer species" that often dominates landscapes following wildfires.
Botanical Name
Acmispon glaber (Lotus scoparius)
Also Known As
Deerweed | California Broom | 鹿草 | 无毛
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Shrub
CA
6 - 10
Partial - Full Sun
Very Low
Winter-Deciduous
Perennial
2' Tall and 3' Wide
Fast
Summer, Spring
Yellow
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⚠️ PROP 65 WARNING - This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust and crystalline silica (from soil/perlite), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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