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Psoraleatenuiflora

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Psoralea tenuiflora by frostweed
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Psoralea (sor-RAY-lee-uh)
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Species
tenuiflora (ten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Psoralea bigelovii
Psoralea floribunda
Psoralea obtusiloba
Psoralidium bigelovii
Psoralidium floribundum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
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

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Prescott Valley, Arizona

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

Synonym: Pediolomum tuniflorum, commonly called "Wild Alfalfa." A very pretty wildflower legume.

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