Alysicarpus Species, Red Moneywort
Alysicarpusrugosus

Synonym:Alysicarpus wallichii

Synonym:Hedysarum rugosum

Category
Annuals
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored