Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Anthyllis

Species:

Anthyllis cornicina

USDA Symbol:

ANCO36

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean regions, prefers calcareous soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI