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Crown vetch.
Securigera varia
Prononciation seh-kyoo-ri-JER-uh VAIR-ee-uh
Aussi appelée Securigera varia, Axseed, Crown Vetch, Crownvetch, Purple Crownvetch, Trailing Crown Vetch, crown-vetch, trailing crown-vetch
Crown vetch is a hardy, spreading perennial that is often used for ground cover and erosion control. It produces lovely clusters of pink and white flowers that resemble small crowns. Be careful where you plant it, as it can be quite aggressive in the garden.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 2 feet tall
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
This plant thrives in full sun and is very adaptable to different soil types. Keep an eye on its spread, as it can quickly take over areas if not contained. It rarely needs extra care once it is established.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- It generally does not require fertilizer if planted in decent soil.
- Taille
- Trim back in late fall or early spring to manage its spread.
- Rempotage
- Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in a container.
- Sol
- Well draining soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is considered toxic to horses and potentially other livestock if ingested in large quantities.
Comment l'identifier
- Clusters of pink and white flowers
- Compound leaves with many small leaflets
- Low growing trailing stems
- Forms dense mats of foliage
Science
- Famille
- Fabaceae
- Genre
- Coronilla
- Ordre
- Fabales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?
Cette page est un guide général. Pocket Botanist diagnostique les problèmes directement à partir d'une photo de ta plante, adapte l'arrosage à sa luminosité et te prévient quand il faut t'en occuper.
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