Crotalaria grahamiana
Crotalaria grahamiana
- Native to:
- India
Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India,Bentham, George, Bentham, George, Pamplin, G.,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Kirtikar, Kanhoba Ranchoddas, 1849-1917,Dymock, William, 1834-1892 Warden, Charles James Hislop Hooper, David, 1858-1947 King's College London,Kirtikar, Kanhoba Ranchoddas, 1849-1917,Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Crotalaria
- Species:
- Crotalaria grahamiana
- USDA Symbol:
- CRGR18
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in fertile soils with good organic content
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment) for best germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI