Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Alysicarpus

Species:

Alysicarpus glumaceus subsp. hispidicarpus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates for hard-coated legume seeds. Germination best at warm temperatures.

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