Desmodium Species, Sand Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumlineatum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
lineatum (lin-ee-AY-tum)
Synonym
Hedysarum lineatum
Meibomia arenicola
Meibomia polymorpha
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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:

Daytona Beach, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Sanibel, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Gainesville, FL | October 2011 | negative

Protected or endangered? What a joke -- this beggar's tick is everywhere here. On my list of zero-tolerance weeds due to the sticky see...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This plant is classified as an Endangered Species in Maryland and on the West Virginia Watch List. It is listed as Critically Imperiled in Florida.

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