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Alysicarpus Species, Red Moneywort

Alysicarpusrugosus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Alysicarpus (al-liss-ee-KAR-pus)
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Species
rugosus (roo-GO-sus)
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Synonym
Alysicarpus wallichii
Hedysarum rugosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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