Anthyllis hermanniae

Anthyllis hermanniae

Native to:
Albania | Corse | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Italy | Kriti | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Sicilia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Anthyllis
Species:
Anthyllis hermanniae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification then cold stratification to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society