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Herbaceous Perennial

Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
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A low-growing annual or shor-lived perennial to 60cm tall, producing a neat mound of downy, silvery-green, ferny foliage, with clusters of scarlet pea-like flowers from late spring throughout summer; it will gently self-seed

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Clay
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green Grey Silver
Summer Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Anthyllis can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or shrubs, with pinnate or palmate leaves and short, dense racemes of small pea-like flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in the autumn or by semi-ripe cuttings taken in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim untidy plants after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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