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Aeschynomene Species, Botswana Wonder, Giant Sensitive Plant, Large Leaf Sensitive Plant

Aeschynomenefluitans

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aeschynomene (es-kee-no-MEE-nee)

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Species

fluitans (FLOO-ih-tanz)

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Synonym

Aeschynomene crassicaulis

Aeschynomene schlechteri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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