Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Alhagi

Species:

Alhagi pseudalhagi subsp. canescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may also spread vegetatively via extensive rhizome systems which are the primary means of colonization.

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