Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Arachis

Species:

Arachis villosulicarpa

USDA Symbol:

ARVI16

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI