Adesmia argentea
Adesmia argentea
- Native to:
- Peru
iNaturalist: © phytotoma (iNaturalist #67582026)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Adesmia
- Species:
- Adesmia argentea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash