Dorycnium hirsutum
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Dorycnium hirsutum
Hairy Canary Clover
Silver Lotus
Code: 5178
- Description
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Useful xeric sub-shrub for dificult areas in particular. Lovely fussy gray foliage is a perfect foil for the white, pea-like flowers, tinged with soft pink in late summer and fall. Shear after bloom to keep shape. Needs a sunny, well-drained site. WOrks well at the coast.
- Attributes
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Size Range: 12-20" tall x 20-30" wide
Flower Color: Pink shades,White shades
- Cultural Information
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Hardiness Zone:8,9,10
Cold Hardy to 10° to 20°F -
Growth Rate
ModerateMaintenance
Medium,HighWater Requirement
Drought TolerantSoil Condition
Average,Well-drainedExposure
Sun
- Landscape Uses
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Rock Garden
- Garden Style
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Alpine Garden
Rock Garden
- Features and Benefits
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Attracts Bees
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color
Rockery or Alpine Plant