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Desmodium Species, Fernald's Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumfernaldii

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
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Species
fernaldii (fer-NAL-dee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage

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Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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