An upright subshrub with dark green leaves above and grey hairy beneath. Panicles of pea-like lilac to pink flowers. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Desmodium elegans
An upright subshrub with dark green leaves above and grey hairy beneath. Panicles of pea-like lilac to pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Desmodium |
|---|---|
| Species | elegans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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