Calia secundiflora (formerly Sophora secundiflora)
“grows slowly to 10–25 feet tall and half as wide best in zones 8–10 with hot summers and alkaline soils special attributes: This multistemmed southwestern native hoists craggy stems with profuse, glossy pinnate foliage; it grows lush and dense even in desert heat and glaring sun. Thrives in warm coastal conditions. Wisteria-like blossoms in early spring smell like grape soda and attract bees. Woody pods enclose bright red poisonous beans when ripe. In late summer satiny tassel-like buds form for next year’s flowers.
Feeds caterpillars of indigo, blue, and orange sulphur butterflies.”
— Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens: 200 Drought-Tolerant Choices for all Climates by Scott Ogden, Lauren Springer Ogden
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