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Fabaceae
Desmodium Species, Tick Trefoil
Desmodiumaffine
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Family
Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Desmodium
(des-MOH-dee-um)
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Species
affine
(uh-FEE-nee)
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Synonym
Desmodium albiflorum
Meibomia albiflora
Meibomia affinis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
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
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Puerto Rico.
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This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Puerto Rico.