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Desmodium Species, Green-Leaf Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumintortum

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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
intortum (in-TOR-tum)
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Synonym
Desmodium hjalmarsonii
Desmodium trigonum
Hedysarum intortum
Hedysarum trigonum
Meibomia intorta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
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
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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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This plant is native to Arizona, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical locations where it is used as fodder...Read More

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