Coronilla repanda

Coronilla repanda

Native to:
Algeria, Baleares, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Coronilla
Species:
Coronilla repanda
USDA Symbol:
CORE12

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Mediterranean regions with limestone substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Scarification of hard seed coat recommended before cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI