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Desmodium Species, Hairy Small-Leaf Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumciliare

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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
ciliare (sil-ee-AIR-ee)
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Synonym
Desmodium ciliare var. ciliare
Hedysarum ciliare
Meibomia ciliaris
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
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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