Desmodium Species, Graham's Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumgrahamii

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
grahamii (GRAM-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This is a native plant found in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

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