Caesalpinia repens | Creeping Nicker | 5 Seeds
Caesalpinia repens is a striking flowering plant Endemic to the pink sands of the San Rafael Desert. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and typically thrives in warm, arid climates. This evergreen shrub features finely divided, fern-like foliage and produces vibrant clusters of yellow flowers with a heavy fragrance. The flowers bloom profusely throughout the warm seasons, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Caesalpinia repens is prized for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice for landscaping in dry, sunny areas where it can bring a burst of color and tropical flair to gardens, parks, and xeriscape designs. Zones 9-11 Germination To germinate Caesalpinia repens seeds successfully, start by scarifying the seeds to break their hard outer coating, facilitating water absorption and germination. This can be done by gently nicking the seed coat with a knife or rubbing them with sandpaper. Next, soak the scarified seeds in warm water f