Crotalaria semperflorens – Yellow-flowering Crotalaria

Description

Crotalaria semperflorens – Yellow-flowering Crotalaria

Family: Fabaceae
Packet Size: 10 seeds

Description

Crotalaria semperflorens is a flowering leguminous shrub grown for clusters of yellow-toned pea-shaped flowers and fresh green foliage. It brings a light, informal appearance to a sunny garden and adds interest during the flowering season.

As with other species of Crotalaria, seed pods form after flowering. The exact flower shade and plant size can vary with growing conditions and the parent material.

Key Features

• Flowers: Yellow to yellow-green pea-shaped blooms, sometimes with reddish markings.
• Leaves: Green foliage along branching stems.
• Habit: Upright ornamental shrub with seasonal flowering.

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun for good flowering, with shelter while young.
• Soil: Well-drained garden or propagation soil.
• Climate: Warm conditions for establishment; protect seedlings from frost.
• Care: Water until established and remove spent seed pods if natural spread is unwanted.

Propagation from Seed

1. Prepare: Lightly nick or abrade the hard-coated seed, then soak in lukewarm water overnight.
2. Sow: Sow about 5 mm deep in a well-drained seed-raising mix.
3. Germinate: Maintain moderate warmth and even light moisture.
4. Pot on: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they are sturdy and roots have developed.

Growing Note

Grow as an ornamental only; do not use seeds or foliage for consumption or animal fodder. Confirm the identification against the original seed source if precise species provenance is required.

Germination advice: These instructions are a recommended guide. Germination results and timing may vary depending on seed freshness, storage, temperature and growing conditions. Alternative propagation methods may also be successful.