Flowers are in a spike-like cluster to 8″ long. Individual flowers are 3/4 to 1″ long and a typical pea-shape, on a short stalk. The lower parts of the flower are blue. The upper parts may be blue, or two-tone blue and purple, or blue and white.
| Family | Bean |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | May - June |
| Habitat | Part shade, sun; dry sandy soil, fields, prairies, edges of woods |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 8-24" |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are divided into 7 to 11 leaflets, radiating from a central point at the end of a long stalk. Leaflets are hairy and have rounded tips, often with a small sharp point at the apex and taper at the base. |
| Soil Type | Dry |
| Light Source | Sun, Partial Sun |
| Location | Woodland |
