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Anthyllis vulneraria coccinea

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Woundwort; superb crimson "pea"-flowers; for a hot sunny spot. The average size is 20 cm. The flower colour is crimson-red. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - July.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire

Date taken : 22.06.2012

Common name : Kidney-vetch

Family : Fabaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 10 and 20 cm
width approx : between 10 and 20 cm
quantity per m2 : 11
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant