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Desmodium Species, Sessile-Leaf Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumsessilifolium

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Desmodium sessilifolium by mgarr
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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
sessilifolium (ses-ee-lee-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Hedysarum sessilifolium
Meibomia sessilifolia
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pale Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in many areas throughout the Midwest, East and Southeastern parts of the country. It is endangered...Read More

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