Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um) Species: canadense (ka-na-DEN-see) Synonym:Hedysarum canadense Synonym:Meibomia canadensis
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color PinkBlue-Violet Lavender White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse 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 |