Caragana versicolor

Caragana versicolor

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Nepal | Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Caragana
Species:
Caragana versicolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seed coat scarification followed by cold stratification improves germination rates. Soak seeds in hot water before stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI