Kaimi Clover, Spanish Clover, Strong Back, Wild Peanut

Desmodiumincanum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
incanum (in-KAN-num)
Synonym
Aeschynomene incana
Desmodium canum
Desmodium frutescens
Desmodium portoricense
Desmodium racemiferum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakeland, Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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New Orleans, LA | November 2020 | positive

I would like to know if lightyellow could send me some seeds from this plant i will pay for the seeds and the shipping thanks in advance

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | November 2017 | positive

This is a newer species of weed in my yard but its narrow growth habit means it peacefully co-exists with many ornamentals (does not crow...Read More

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