Hymenocarpos circinnatus
Anthyllis circinnata
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
iNaturalist: © pmeller (iNaturalist #267524538)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Anthyllis
- Species:
- Anthyllis circinnata
- USDA Symbol:
- HYCI5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from soaking in warm water prior to sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI