Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Sesbania

Species:

Sesbania virgata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Mississippi

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found near riverbanks and wetlands