Wikipedia Reference

Growth habit: Shrub (Source: USDA Plants)

Duration (Annual/Perennial): Perennial (Source: USDA Plants)

Family: Fabaceae

---

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple (Source: wildflower.org)

Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May (Source: wildflower.org)

USA: AZ , CA (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Distribution: S. AZ, s.e. CA, Sonora & Baja CA (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Habitat: Foothill washes; low desert areas (Source: wildflower.org)

Water Use: Low (Source: wildflower.org)

Light Requirement: Sun (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Moisture: Dry (Source: wildflower.org)

CaCO3 Tolerance: High (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Description: Rocky or sandy soils. (Source: wildflower.org)

---

Rarer evergreen canopy tree of rocky desert foothills and washes—Arizona’s signature desert ironwood. Dense foliage offers long-lasting shade; blooms early summer. Found throughout Western and Central Arizona at low elevations. Serves as nurse tree for saguaros and desert wildlife.