| Botanical name | Crotalaria capensis var. obscura |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Flowers | January February October November December This plant has hanging trusses of golden-yellow flowers during summer. |
| Common name(s) | Cape rattle-pod |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for adding colour to a background border in dry areas. |
| Fruit | Crotalaria capensis var. obscura has inflated pods that rattle in the wind, hence the common name. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Other languages | Kaapse klapperpeul (A) Ubukheshezane (Z) |
Crotalaria capensis var. obscura (Cape rattle-pod)
- Botanical name: Crotalaria capensis var. obscura
- Common name(s): Cape rattle-pod
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A fast-growing, evergreen shrub with hanging trusses of golden-yellow flowers in summer, followed by inflated pods that rattle in the wind, hence the common name. Excellent for adding colour to a background border in dry areas.
Family: Papilionaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: krow-ta-LAY-ree-uh kah-PEN-sis
Crotalaria capensis var. obscura requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
This plant has hanging trusses of golden-yellow flowers during summer.
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