Colutea media

Colutea media

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Colutea
Species:
Colutea media
USDA Symbol:
COME12

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange, copper
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers poor, calcareous soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seed coat is hard; scarification (hot water soak or mechanical nicking) improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI