Kidney Vetch
Anthyllis vulneraria
Beautiful bright yellow clover-like flowers appear from June to September, and are pollinated by bees, moths, and butterflies. This plant fixes Nitrogen and is also a habitat plant for wildlife. In traditional Western Medicine it is used as an emollient and for promoting the healing of wounds. A completely charming plant perfect for containers!
Water: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Up to 16" tall mounding perennial with soft downy leaves
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate nutritionally poor soil
Origin: Iceland to the Mediterranean, Asia Minor up to Iran, North Africa and Ethiopia
Additional Characteristics: Good in Containers, Nitrogen Fixer
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