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Gila Sophora, Arizona Necklacepod

Scientific Name: Dermatophyllum arizonicum ssp. formosum (Kearney & Peebles) Vincent
Synonym: Calia arizonica ssp. formosa , Calia formosa, Sophora arizonica ssp. formosa , Sophora formosa
Family: Fabaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 10-13
USDA: 9-11

Heat Tolerance: Excellent

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Southeastern Arizona, USA

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, slowly growing to 10 feet tall (3 m), 10 feet wide (3 m)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, needs good drainage, very sensitive to root rot

Propagation: Seeds, occasionally softwood cuttings under mist.

The seeds are probably poisonous.

Blooming Habits:
Wisteria-like lavender seeds in the spring.

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