Hedysarum spinosissimum

Sulla glomerata

Native to:
Algeria, Corse, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Sulla
Species:
Sulla glomerata
USDA Symbol:
HESP10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Mediterranean regions with limestone soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification of the hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions after treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI