Hedysarum tauricum
Hedysarum tauricum
- Native to:
- Bulgaria, Krym, North Caucasus
Юрий Данилевский (Yuriy Danilevsky) (www.inaturalist.org),Юрий Данилевский (Yuriy Danilevsky) (www.inaturalist.org),Botanicheskiĭ sad (Akademi︠︡ia nauk SSSR : Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R) Fischer, F. E. L Meyer, C. A. (Charles Aloysius), 1909- n 80032575 Trautvetter, E. R,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Bisch, Gottlieb Wilhelm,Sweringen, H. V. (Hiram V.), author,,Universita?t Wien.,,Università di Pavia. Istituto e orto botanico,Cronamere Alpine Nurseries,Cosson, E. (Ernest), 1819-1889
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Hedysarum
- Species:
- Hedysarum tauricum
- USDA Symbol:
- HETA2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and limestone areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Cold stratification recommended for best results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI