Kidney Vetch. Annual or short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears clusters of cream or yellow , purple-tipped flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Anthyllis vulneraria
Annual or short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears clusters of cream or yellow , purple-tipped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Anthyllis |
|---|---|
| Species | vulneraria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Kidney Vetch |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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