Desmodium elegans

Also Known As

Desmodium tiliifolium
Hedysarum tiliifolium
Meibomia tiliifolium

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Desmodium elegans plant details

Desmodium elegans is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Desmodium elegans

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Desmodium elegans

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Well the Botanists have just had a hayday with the name of this plants -- formerly Desmodium tiliifolium, Hedysarum tiliifolium, and Meibomia tiliifolia all are former names of this Chinese Native which is popular in Europe but virtually unheard of here.