Hairy Canary Clover. A rounded to spreading evergreen subshrub with hairy grey-green leaves and clusters of pea-like, pink flushed, creamy white flowers followed by reddish brown seed pods. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lotus hirsutus
A rounded to spreading evergreen subshrub with hairy grey-green leaves and clusters of pea-like, pink flushed, creamy white flowers followed by reddish brown seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Species | hirsutus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hairy Canary Clover |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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