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Chaparral Pea
Pickeringia montana
In the United States:
Native
Evergreen thorny shrub in the pea family producing magenta-purple pea flowers in spring and summer that attract native bees including carpenter bees. Nitrogen-fixing and drought-tolerant once established in well-drained soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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