Lotus (scoparius)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Fabaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Pea Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Lotus scoparius (Nutt. in T & G) Ottley | ||
| Common Name: | Common Deerweed | ||
| Species Code: | LOTSCO | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin county, California | ||
| General Distribution: | L. scoparius is found on dry slopes and fans below 5,000 feet elevation; from Humboldt and Plumas counties to Lower California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 16 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between May 1st and August 1st. Mature inflorescences are brown, papery pods. Each pod contains 1 seed. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:Sift through a sieve to remove chaff. The pod can be left on the seed. Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored in a refrigerator. Seeds/gram: 314 |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Heat fresh water to 190F. Remove container from heat. Add seeds, cover, and let soak for 12 hours. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 10 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and surface sown. Flats are watered in with an automatic mist and irrigation system. Seeds are sown on August 1st. % Germination: 50% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 10 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 10 days after germination to individual containers 2"x7" tubes (Deepot 16) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Transplant Survival averages 90%. Water seedlings carefully after transplanting; be sure to water early in the morning only. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 20 days | ||
| Active Growth Phase: |
Fertilize with Nutricote NPK (13-13-13) 3 months after transplanting. Prune back 2 months after transplanting leaving 2 to 3 inches of growth. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Lotus scoparius (Nutt. in T & G) Ottley plants Deepot 16; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/25). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
