Shrubs

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' (Dwarf Kowhai)

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'

Also known as Little Baby Zigzag Sophora

$7.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' (Dwarf Kowhai), 'Little Baby', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'
Common name
Little Baby Zigzag Sophora
Mature size
2-3 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth habit
Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established; water moderately during the first season. Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing stems in early spring. Generally trouble-free.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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