Sesbania Species, Bigpod Sesbania, Coffeeweed, Colorado River Hemp, Hemp Sesbania
Sesbaniaherbacea

Synonym:Darwinia exaltata

Synonym:Emerus herbaceus

Synonym:Sesban exaltatus

Synonym:Sesbania exaltata

Synonym:Sesbania macrocarpa

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds