Kidney Vetch. Annual or short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears clusters of bright red flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
Annual or short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears clusters of bright red flowers.
Category: Annuals
Additional information
Generic | Anthyllis |
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Species | vulneraria |
Varietry | var. coccinea |
Common Name | Kidney Vetch |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 60cm, 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
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