Western trailing ticktrefoil
Desmodium procumbens
Western trailing ticktrefoil is a sprawling ground-cover perennial that performs best in part shade with average, well-drained soil. Its fast growth makes it useful for covering bare ground in warm, humid climates, and its small pink to purple flowers attract bees and butterflies. Keep soil consistently moist and provide room to spread, as it can colonize an area quickly.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
pink
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist; Allow The Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.2
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 30, 2014 by OTS - Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
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