Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea)
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Sunn Hemp is a spring/summer flowering naturalized annual legume with yellow pea-like flowers. It requires full sun sites and prefers medium to moist soil moisture sites. The botanical name is Crotalaria juncea. Few seed producers exist and seed may be difficult to find.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea) |
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| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Legume |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Duration | Annual |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
| pH Values | 5.0/8.4 |
| Average height | 4-5ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 3 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 15000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 938 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 75 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Erosion Control; |