Melilotus hirsutus
Melilotus hirsutus
- Native to:
- North Caucasus, Transcaucasus
Bailey, Frederick Manson, 1827-1915,R.E. Lambert & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,United States. Bureau of Plant Industry,R.E. Lambert & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,R.E. Lambert & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Newberry, J. S. (John Strong), 1822-1892,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,Gillot, F.-X (François-Xavier), 1842-1910,Salter, Thomas Bell, 1814-1858 Royal College of Surgeons of England,R.E. Lambert & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,R.E. Lambert & Son Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Melilotus
- Species:
- Melilotus hirsutus
- USDA Symbol:
- MEHI8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds may germinate without treatment but at lower rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI