Kidney-vetch
Anthyllis vulneraria
Kidney-vetch is an extremely hardy perennial legume that fixes nitrogen in poor soils. It requires minimal watering once established and thrives in chalky or sandy conditions. This plant is perfect for rock gardens and naturalized areas with little intervention needed.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 28, 2017 by Mio Cri (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.