Melilotus dentatus

Melilotus dentatus

Native to:
Austria | Belarus | Bulgaria | China | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Germany | Hungary | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Sweden | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Melilotus
Species:
Melilotus dentatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow or lightly cover.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash