Chesneya afghanica

Chesneya afghanica

Native to:
Afghanistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chesneya
Species:
Chesneya afghanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Legume seeds benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification. Germination may be erratic in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI