Biserrula pelecinus
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Biserrula pelecinus

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
4
Observations
107

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Astragalus pelecinus subsp. pelecinus is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous species that comes from open habitats and is commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Astragalus pelecinus subsp. pelecinus can tolerate a broad range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be constrained by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the likelihood of Astragalus pelecinus subsp. pelecinus dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Typically, a single spring application of fertilizer is adequate for Astragalus pelecinus subsp. pelecinus, though repeated feedings can boost growth. Fertilize every one to one-and-a-half months. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, maintaining even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for the plant's long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Biserrula
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
20 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Purple, Pink
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Sudan, Bulgaria, Eritrea, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Lebanon, Portugal, Syria, Italy, Spain, Albania, Ethiopia, Algeria, France

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