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| Plant Number: 1.195.700 | USDA Zone: 7 - 9 |
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 | Dorycnium hirsutum |
| Common name : Hairy Canary Clover |
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| Also called Grey Broom. A bizarre but beautiful perennial seldom seen in gardens. Plants form a mound of soft, felty silver-grey leaves. Large clusters of soft pink to white pea-like flowers appear during mid to late summer, followed by shiny brownish-red seedpods. Actually an evergreen shrub, this needs little maintenance. Requires excellent drainage; consider growing in the sunny rock garden or a raised bed. Plants cannot be divided: best to propagate by seeds or cuttings. Sometimes classified as Lotus hirsutus.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Spread
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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