Little Baby Sophora (Dwarf Kowhai)

Sophora prostrata ‘Little Baby’

Sophora prostrata ‘Little Baby’, sometimes called Dwarf Kowhai, is an upright, evergreen shrub with wiry, zigzagging branches carrying tiny, adorable leaflets. This New Zealand native bears yellow-orange, beaked pea flowers in fall. You heard that right! This shrub is actually is the pea family.

• Garden Size:  4’H x 3’W
• Habit:  Upright, Twisted
• Hardiness:  Zone 8-11
• Exposure:  Sun 

Many perennials and bonsai plants will have a ‘winter look’ that differs from how they look when actively growing.  Colder temperatures and short days alter the appearance of these plants as they go thru seasonal changes.  Some plants require this reboot to bloom and/or perform at their best during the growing season.  Plants may remain semi-dormant until early spring.  Rest assured that these cosmetic changes do not adversely affect the health of your plant.