Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Adesmia

Species:

Adesmia incana

USDA Symbol:

ADIN2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers open sunny areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Legume seeds benefit from scarification before cold stratification. Germination improved with warm temperatures after stratification period.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI