Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. alpestris
Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. alpestris
- Native to:
- Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Spain | Switzerland | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Anthyllis
- Species:
- Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. alpestris
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream, orange, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from brief cold stratification and germinate best at 15-20°C with light.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed). | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.