Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Sesbania

Species:

Sesbania grandiflora

USDA Symbol:

SEGR5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers riverbanks and floodplains

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification by nicking or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI