Tweedy's Ticktrefoil (Desmodium Tweedyi) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Desmodium tweedyi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to northern Texas and southern Oklahoma, known for its white flowers blooming in early summer.

Tweedy's Ticktrefoil

Tweedy's Ticktrefoil

Desmodium Tweedyi

Desmodium tweedyi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to northern Texas and southern Oklahoma, known for its white flowers blooming in early summer.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor, soil stabilizer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Tweedy's Ticktrefoil

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Desmodium