Swainsona Species, Desert Pea, Glory Pea, Lobster Claw
Swainsonaformosa

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Swainsona (SWAIN-soh-nuh)
Species: formosa (for-MOH-suh)

Synonym:Clianthus dampieri

Synonym:Clianthus formosus

Synonym:Clianthus speciosus

Synonym:Donia speciosa

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Bronze

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Unknown