Adesmia obcordata

Adesmia obcordata

Native to:
Argentina | Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Adesmia
Species:
Adesmia obcordata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
native pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Legume seed coat is hard; scarification improves germination rates. Cold stratification after scarification recommended.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI