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Caragana gerardiana Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Caragana gerardiana plant species is found in E. Asia - Northwestern Himalayas to southern Tibet at elevations up to 3,900 metres. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Astragalus gerardianus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Caragana gerardiana Family: Leguminosae Author: Benth. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil in a hot position[11, 182, 200]. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land[11, 200].
Plants often do not flower well in British gardens, due in large degree to our lack of summer sun[182]. This species prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, it does not grow well in areas with mild damp winters[11, 200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
For further Caragana gerardiana gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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