Pahuen

Adesmia microphylla

Native to:
Chile

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Adesmia
Species:
Adesmia microphylla
USDA Symbol:
ADMI2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers rocky soils

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI