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Desmodium Species, Stiff Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumrigidum

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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
rigidum (RIG-ih-dum)
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Synonym
Desmodium obtusum
Meibomia obtusum
Meibomia rigida
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
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
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This is an Endangered Species in the following states: Maryland, New Hampshire and New York.

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