Crown Vetch

Coronilla varia

Also called Hive-vine, Axseed, Axwort,

  • AKA Securigera varia
  • Perennial herb with sprawling stems along the ground that may reach up to 2 meters
  • Pink or pinkish-white flower clusters
  • Provides an attractive ground cover for areas that are impossible to mow or maintain
  • Spreads quickly and often used as an erosion control on slopes
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
30-60 cm

SPREAD:
60-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture levels. Not suitable to plant in combination with other small plants due to its aggressive nature. May be difficult to eradicate once established. Use with Caution.

Additional Notes about Crown Vetch:


Invasive!

For its erosion control capabilities, consider a native grass: Panicum spp, Schizachyrium spp

Characteristics & Attributes


SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Trailing
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Roadside planting