Hoffmannseggia viscosa
Hoffmannseggia viscosa
- Native to:
- Bolivia | Chile | Colombia | Ecuador | Peru
iNaturalist: © mariano_19 (iNaturalist #254749819)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Hoffmannseggia
- Species:
- Hoffmannseggia viscosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash