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Hairy Canary Clover

  • Scientific Name: Dorycnium hirsutum
  • Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
  • Plant Type: Ground Cover
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun
  • Moisture Requirements: Dry

Plant Information

Site and Soil: Very well drained soil in half to full day sun. Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit and reliably hardy around the Northwest Size at maturity: 2 feet high by 3 feet wide Bloom time: early summer Pests and diseases: very few Description: A supremely tough and drought tolerant evergreen ground cover from Portugal, the Hairy Canary Clover is a lovely little grey-leaved pea shrub that can tolerate the worst soil in your garden, so long as it is well draining and in a sunny place. The white and pink flowers are very attractive and the star-shaped seed pods provide even more interest. Needs little supplemental water once established. Looks great cascading over a rock wall.

Data Source

www.onegreenworld.com

Photo Credit

DOHI Full CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), DOHI Flower CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), DOHI Leaf CM (©2020 Cheri Moland)