Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cicer

Species:

Cicer turcicum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beneficial insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in water for 12-24 hours improves germination rates. Optimal germination temperature 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI