Purple Tephrosia (Tephrosia Purpurea) is a annual or short-lived perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Tephrosia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, commonly found as a wasteland weed with a pantropical distribution.

Purple Tephrosia

Purple Tephrosia

Tephrosia Purpurea

Tephrosia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, commonly found as a wasteland weed with a pantropical distribution.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual or short-lived perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple Tephrosia

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Tephrosia