Sesbania Species, 'Ohai, Hawaiian Sesbania

Sesbaniatomentosa

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sesbania (ses-BAN-ee-uh)
Species
tomentosa (toh-men-TOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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Keaau, HI | October 2014 | positive

A Listed Endangered Hawaiian coastal shrub, which now exists mostly in gardens.

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