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Scorpiurusmuricatus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Scorpiurus (skor-pee-YUR-us)
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Species
muricatus (mur-ee-KAY-tus)
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Synonym
Scorpiurus echinatus
Scorpiurus subvillosus
Scorpiurus sulcatus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glenwood, Minnesota

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