Melilots - Melilotus (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Melilots

Also known as: Kumoniga

Melilots (Melilotus) is a family of aggressively spreading groundcover perennials that were introduced to North America to help create grazing areas for livestock, but it has since become uncontrollable. It is so aggressive that it can easily choke out established native grasses. Animals, both wild and domestic, do love to graze on it, though!

Scientific classification

Genus

Melilots (Melilotus)

Family

Legume

Order

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

Images of Melilots

Species

White sweetclover Yellow sweet clover Annual yellow sweet clover Tall yellow sweetclover Furrowed melilot Banat sweetclover Sweetclover

Care Guide for Melilots

Every week

Water

Water: Melilots thrives in temperate regions with moderate moisture. It prefers consistently hydrated soil, requiring weekly watering to ensure optimal health. Outdoor growth necessitates adjusting watering based on seasonal temperature changes and the plant's growing season.

Propagation: Propagation of melilots is primarily through seed sowing, favoring full sun, well-drained soil, and temperate climates. Prepare seeds with scarification or cold stratification (1-2 weeks). Sow in spring or fall, spacing seeds 18-24 inches apart. Germination occurs in 7-14 days with minimal care needed afterward.

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