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.