Securigera parviflora

Coronilla rostrata

Native to:
Albania, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Coronilla
Species:
Coronilla rostrata
USDA Symbol:
SEPA17

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and limestone areas

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. Seeds may germinate erratically.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI