Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney vetch)
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0.8m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Anthyllis vulneraria
Other names: Kidney vetch
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Genus: Anthyllis
Species: A. vulneraria - A. vulneraria is a variable, spreading annual or short-lived, evergreen perennial with erect or spreading stems, pinnate, mid-green leaves and rounded clusters of cream or yellow, purple-tipped flowers in summer.
Anthyllis vulneraria is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Flushed white, Flushed red, Flushed pink, Cream in Summer; Cream, Yellow, Flushed white, Flushed red, Flushed pink in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Dense
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Trim after flowering to keep neat.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Sow seed in containers in cold frame during autumn. Take cuttings in late summer.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney vetch) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.8m after 2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grow well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in a sunny location.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Anthyllis vulneraria
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Kidney vetch is the sole food plant for the caterpillars of the small blue butterfly. This is now a species in severe decline and an unlikely garden visitor. However, some new colonies have recently become established in urban situations, such as newly-planted road embankments and disused railways.
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- Posted: Thu. 4th June 2009 21:45
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