Desmodium Species, Prostrate Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumrotundifolium

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
rotundifolium (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Meibomia michauxii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
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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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is native to the U.S. and grows in most states throughout the Midwest, East and Southeast part of the country. It is a threat...Read More

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