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Psoralea Species, Brown-Flowered Psoralea, Gulf Indian Breadroot

Psoralearhombifolia

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Psoralea (sor-RAY-lee-uh)
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Species
rhombifolia (rom-bif-OH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Pediomelum coryi
Pediomelum rhombifolium
Psoralea decipiens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Austin, Texas

Helotes, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

San Isidro, Texas

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