Tephrosia villosa
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Tephrosia villosa

Hoary tephrosia · Shaggy wild indigo

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
6
Observations
50

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Tephrosia villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers abundant sunlight and originates from open habitats, commonly growing in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Tephrosia villosa is fairly adaptable to temperature, capable of withstanding higher heat and large temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, care should be taken with watering and providing some shade to avoid sunburn. On the other hand, Tephrosia villosa is not very tolerant of low temperatures. While it can endure a certain amount of cold, very cold conditions can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

A single fertilizer application in spring is generally sufficient for Tephrosia villosa, though multiple feedings can maximize growth. Apply fertilizer about once every month to six weeks. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, supporting even color and healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Tephrosia
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter

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Common Names (2)

en Hoary tephrosia
en Shaggy wild indigo