Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Arachis

Species:

Arachis benthamii

USDA Symbol:

ARBE6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures around 25-30°C. Scarification improves germination rate and uniformity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI