Desmanthus — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Desmanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Desmanthus illinoensis

Desmanthus illinoensis

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

Desmanthus illinoensis is a very cold tolerant plant, able to withstand temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. It grows best in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in excess of 500mm. Requires a moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

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