Mountain Pea
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Orbexilum melanocarpum
Mountain pea is a dense-spreading, no-fuss perennial with purple flower clusters during the warm season. It spreads by short rhizomes and forms a dense mat of glossy green foliage. Look here if you want a substitute for Asiatic jasmine in dappled shade. Once established, it can adapt to different soil types and survive on once-weekly summer watering in shade even during drought. It is nearly evergreen in warm winters.
Height: 8"-12"
Spread: 1'-3'
Bloom: May-July
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southwest U.S., Northeast Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
