Desmodium Species, Pine-Barren Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumstrictum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
strictum (STRIK-tum)
Synonym
Hedysarum strictum
Meibomia stricta
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
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
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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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This plant is a coastal species found from New Jersey to Florida and westward along the Gulf Coast to Texas. It is an Endangered Species in Maryland.

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