Sesbania sesban, Sesbania aegyptiaca, Egyptian Pea

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Sesbania sesban, Sesbania aegyptiaca, Egyptian Pea

Sesbania sesban, Sesbania aegyptiaca
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Egyptian Pea
Origin: Africa
large shrub 5-10 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Fast growing, small size tree with pendant yellow flowers and long, slender pods. It has a long history of use in India. It has been used as a live support for black pepper, grapes, cucurbits and betel vine and as a shade tree for coffee and turmeric. Grows in a wide range of soils from loose sands to heavy clays. Tolerates saline soils. Tolerates light frosts, but will be killed by heavy frost. Yellow flowers and long, slender pods.

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4387 Sesbania sesban - seeds
Egyptian Pea. Fast growing, small size tree with pendant yellow flowers and long, slender pods. Leaves are almost blue, very pretty. It has a long history of use in India. It has been used as a live support for black pepper, grapes, cucurbits and betel vine and as a shade tree for coffee and turmeric. Grows in a wide range of soils from loose sands to heavy clays. Tolerates saline soils.
Plant seeds 1/2" deep in well drained soil mix, keep warm, damp and in bright light.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

5 Pack(s) in stock

2.95

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