Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Sesbania

Species:

Sesbania sericea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

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 in riverbanks and floodplains