Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Desmodium

Species:

Desmodium intermedium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, small mammals

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for optimal germination.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat