Crotalaria pallida (Smooth Rattlebox) - Image 9

Botanical name: Crotalaria pallida

Common name: Smooth Rattlebox

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Crotalaria pallida (Smooth Rattlebox) yellow flower close up capturing the vibrant petal texture.
Crotalaria pallida (Smooth Rattlebox) with multiple yellow flowers arranged along a central stem.
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