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Samson Snakeroot, Congo Root

Orbexilumpedunculatum var. gracile

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Orbexilum (or-be-ZIL-um)

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Synonym

Hedysarum pedunculatum

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Psoralea melilotoides

Psoralea pedunculata

Psoralea psoralioides

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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