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Desmodium Species, Asian Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumheterocarpon

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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
heterocarpon (het-er-oh-KAR-pon)
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Synonym
Desmodium buergeri
Desmodium heterocarpon var. buergeri
Desmodium heterocarpum
Desmodium polycarpum
Hedysarum heterocarpon
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
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)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
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
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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