Caragana erinacea
Caragana erinacea
- Native to:
- China
Daderot,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Cook, E. T. (Ernest Thomas), 1867-1915,Orbigny, Charles Dessalines d', 1806-1876 Metcalf Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS,Goodrich, Sherel United States. Bureau of Land Management,E.F. Weaver Nurseries and Greenhouses,Cook, E. T. (Ernest Thomas), 1867-1915
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Caragana
- Species:
- Caragana erinacea
- USDA Symbol:
- CAER10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout from root crown following fire damage.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination rates significantly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI