Ononis serrata
Ononis serrata
- Native to:
- Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Tunisia, Türkiye
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Fuchs, Leonhart,,Conrad Loddiges & Sons,Thomas, H. H. (Harry Higgott) ed,F.W. Schumacher Co,Loddiges, Conrad, 1743?-1826 Conrad, Loddiges & Sons,Transon-Gombault et D. Dauvesse,Alwin Berger,F.W. Schumacher Co,M Alph Decandolle
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ononis
- Species:
- Ononis serrata
- USDA Symbol:
- ONSE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with arid conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI