Tephrosia humilis

Tephrosia humilis

Native to:
Burkina | Cameroon | Central African Republic | Chad | Ethiopia | Gambia | Nigeria | Oman | Saudi Arabia | Senegal | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Tephrosia
Species:
Tephrosia humilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

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