Hedysarum grandiflorum

Hedysarum grandiflorum

Native to:
Bulgaria | Greece | Kazakhstan | Romania | Russia | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Hedysarum
Species:
Hedysarum grandiflorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months. Requires scarification.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society