small melilot
Melilotus indicus
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Small melilot is a fast-growing annual legume with delicate yellow flower spikes and fine foliage, commonly used as a cover crop and wildlife food source. It thrives in poor, well-drained soils and requires minimal water once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Small melilot is a fast-growing annual legume with delicate yellow flower spikes and fine foliage, commonly used as a cover crop and wildlife food source. It thrives in poor, well-drained soils and requires minimal water once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well small melilot grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation