Common deerweed

A drought – deciduous perennial herb forming 3′ by 3′ mounds.

Burdened by the common name of Deerweed, this plant is popular with wildlife, providing food for hummingbirds, bees, butterfly larvae and deer.

From spring through summer this plant is covered in small yellow flowers.

Deerweed can be very useful in restoration or in a garden situation. You can use it to help establish your new garden.

Deerweed is very drought tolerant.

Previously named Lotus scoparius.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Container	1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-16O, D-16SO, D-40-O, 1-Gal, 1-GalS, D-16, D-16S, TB4
Ecological Value	Valuable to wildlife, providing food for hummingbirds, bees, butterfly larvae and deer. Deerweed is a pioneer species in nature adding nitrogen to the soil.
Historical Uses	No known historical uses.
Distribution	From Humbolt and Plumas counties to Lower California
Elevation	Between 0 and 5000 feet
Communities
Habitat	Found on dry slopes and fans

Acmispon glaber