Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
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 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H6Botanical 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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