What are the growing conditions for Black Medick?
Black Medick prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is adaptable to various soil types but thrives in neutral to alkaline conditions.
Black Medick (Medicago lupulina) is a low-growing annual or perennial herb known for its trifoliate leaves and small, pea-like yellow flower clusters.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
Temperature
Moderate
Fertilizer
Low
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
Moderate
Prefers moderate temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Low
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen fixation.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Height
0.1-0.5 m
Spread
0.3-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
3-5 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Non-toxic