Botanical Name: Dorycnium hirsutum
Common Name: Hairy false clover, Hairy canary clover Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright sub-shrub to 2' tall. Silvery grey foliage with 3 leaflets per leaf Height to 2' Spread 1 to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a dry, well-drained area; dislikes heavy clay soils Hardiness zones 4-9 Morphology: Leaves white, hairy. leaflets are cuneate to obovate. 1/2" long. 3 leaflets per leaf, densely set on stems Flowers heads of white with rose lines and purple. 1 to 1-1/2" across. Fruit cylindrical legume pod Propagation: seed or division Usage: unique border plant; good filler for small beds. Grown for grey, fuzzy foliage and small pinkish flowers. Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant once established; tolerates average watering in well-drained soils Fertilizing slow release; all purpose Pruning cut back selectively as needed Pests/Diseases pest free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Europe Family: Leguminosae Notes: |
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