hairy canary clover
Lotus herbaceus
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
Hairy canary clover (Lotus herbaceus) is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It stays evergreen, handles drought well, and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Meadow sage, Vetiver, and Millenium ornamental onion.