Ononis rotundifolia
Ononis rotundifolia
- Native to:
- Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ononis
- Species:
- Ononis rotundifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- ONRO
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers limestone-rich 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 improves germination. Cold stratification beneficial but may not be strictly required for all seed lots.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness. | Requires scarification.