Hippocrepis comosa
HORSESHOE VETCH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa

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Hippocrepis comosa
HORSESHOE VETCH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: groundcovers, border, hanging basket, crevice, between pavers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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