Sophora tomentosa (Yellow Necklace Pod)
Sophora tomentosa yellow flowers and fuzzy gray green foliage on branch stems
Botanical name: Sophora tomentosa
Common names: Yellow Necklace Pod, Silverbush
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBeautiful, loose growing shrub with yellow flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Leaves are hairy and velvet, pleasant to touch. Drought tolerant. Prefers dry soil and tolerates a wide pH range. Size: 5 - 10 feet. Zone: 10a, 10b. Occurs on recent sands on frontal coastal dunes. Historic records suggest it was a fairly common plant from Port Stephens northwards. Endangered species: the largest known population at Port Macquarie is estimated at up to 500 plants, other populations are of less than 20 plants.
Similar plants: Sophora tomentosa (Yellow Necklace Pod)
Sophora tomentosa yellow flower cluster surrounded by soft gray green oval leaves
Sophora tomentosa yellow flowers emerge from foliage with soft gray green tones
Sophora tomentosa yellow flower clusters with small fuzzy oval leaves attached
Sophora tomentosa with small yellow flowers and oval silvery green foliage.
Sophora tomentosa cluster with yellow flower buds attached to fuzzy green stems.
Sophora tomentosa (Yellow Necklace Pod) showing elongated yellow beaded fruit pods dangling from green foliage
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