Desmodium Species, Cream Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumochroleucum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
ochroleucum (ock-roh-LEW-kum)
Synonym
Meibomia ochroleucum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This plant is an Endangered Species in Maryland and Tennessee.

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