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Panicledleaf Ticktrefoil (Desmodium paniculatum)

Panicledleaf Ticktrefoil (Desmodium paniculatum) is a native perennial wildflower of eastern North America, featuring trifoliate leaves and clusters of small pink to purple flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer is usually sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in fall and winter.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a range from 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer is usually sufficient.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, Trifoliate

Flower Size

0.5-0.8 cm

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Synonyms
Desmodium dichromum Shinners
Desmodium pubens (Torr. & A.Gray) M.J.Young
Hedysarum paniculatum L.
Meibomia chapmanii (Britton) Small
Meibomia paniculata (L.) Kuntze
Meibomia pubens (Torr. & A.Gray) Rydb.
Pleurolobus paniculatus (L.) MacMill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusDesmodium
  • speciesDesmodium paniculatum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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