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
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ononis
- Species:
- Ononis serrata
- USDA Symbol:
- ONSE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- 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