Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Sesbania

Species:

Sesbania exasperata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found near riverbanks and floodplains