Hedysarum multijugum

Corethrodendron multijugum

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Corethrodendron
Species:
Corethrodendron multijugum
USDA Symbol:
HEMU4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, livestock forage
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire or cutting; used in desertification control and ecological restoration in arid regions.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers low fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Hard seed coat requires scarification; hot water treatment or mechanical scarification improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI