A perennial legume with abundant yellow flowers in late spring followed by small edible seeds. Young green seedpods can be eaten as a vegetable. By August the dried seedpods snap open to drop the small seeds, which are 36% protein and can be used like peas or beans. Used in poultry yards, as a source of feed, and as a hedge plant. Very winter hardy and drought tolerant once established. Siberian Pea Shrub is a nitrogen fixing plant, adding nitrogen to the soil wherever its roots grow and its leaves decay. Requires a sunny, well drained location. Height up to 15 ft. but can be kept to any size with pruning.
ZONE: 2-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: March
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Requires a sunny, well drained location. Very winter hardy and drought tolerant once established. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Above average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Height up to 20 x 15 ft. but can be kept to any size with pruning.
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO MN
