What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium to high
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence in early spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 60 days after emergence and can last for 3 months.
fruitingFruiting begins approximately 30 days after flowering starts.
senescenceSenescence occurs with the first autumn frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained to moist
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen
Soil textureloam, clay, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold_stratification
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators, beneficial insects