Coursetia mollis
Coursetia mollis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Coursetia
- Species:
- Coursetia mollis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Legume seeds benefit from scarification or hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Soak seeds in hot water for 12-24 hours before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI