Scarlet Pea

Scarlet Pea

Indigofera miniata

Family- Pea Family

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade 

Wildlife Benefit- Birds, Butterflies

Larval Host- Grey Hairstreak, Common Dogface, Reakirt’s Blue 

Bloom Time- April-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- .25'-.5'

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Riparian, Sand Dunes and Beaches

Additional Information- Excellent ground cover, does well planted in mass.  Blooms with salmon pink flowers on and off throughout the year. 

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)