Perennial legume bush with yellow pea flowers. Mature seeds “rattle” in pods if shaken.
Other Names: Rattlepod
Origin: India
Size: 1.5m high, 2m spread
Growing conditions: full sun
Propagation: Sow seeds in spring
Growing tips: Prune regularly.
Use: As Crotolaria is a legume, it fixes nitrogen in the soil when pruned. Use for chop & drop. It may also be useful as a sacrificial plant near citrus, as caterpillars love Crotolaria and will leave citrus alone.
Availability in shop: Seeds and seedlings all year