Aeschynomene Species, Shyleaf Jointvetch, Shyleaf
Aeschynomeneamericana

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynomene (es-kee-no-MEE-nee)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

Synonym:Aeschynomene americana var. depila

Synonym:Aeschynomene mexicana

Synonym:Aeschynomene mimulosa

Synonym:Aeschynomene tricholoma

Synonym:Hippocrepis mimulosa

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting