Aeschynomene Species, Botswana Wonder, Giant Sensitive Plant, Large Leaf Sensitive Plant

Aeschynomenefluitans

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynomene (es-kee-no-MEE-nee)
Species
fluitans (FLOO-ih-tanz)
Synonym
Aeschynomene crassicaulis
Aeschynomene schlechteri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Olney, Maryland

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Cheval, FL | August 2013 | negative

Even though it doesn't appear to be listed as an invasive species in Florida yet, this plant has devastated the lake behind my house afte...Read More

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