Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Melilotus

Species:

Melilotus indicus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas and roadsides