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Desmodium Species, Smooth Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumlaevigatum

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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
laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum)
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Synonym
Hedysarum laevigatum
Meibomia laevigata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
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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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
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
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