Sturt's Desert Pea (Swainsona Formosa) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Swainsona formosa, commonly known as Sturt's Desert Pea, is a striking prostrate herbaceous plant native to the arid regions of Australia, easily recognized by its vivid red flowers with a prominent black or dark red boss.