Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Rhynchosia

Species:

Rhynchosia arida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification to break physical dormancy; germination may be improved by hot water treatment or mechanical nicking.

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