Hoffmannseggia watsonii

Hoffmannseggia watsonii

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Northeast

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Hoffmannseggia
Species:
Hoffmannseggia watsonii

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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