Sophora alopecuroides

Sophora alopecuroides

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Iran | Iraq | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Sophora
Species:
Sophora alopecuroides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification and cold stratification to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash