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purple crownvetch
Securigera varia
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing legume with delicate pink and purple flowers that bloom throughout summer. Excellent groundcover or erosion control plant with minimal maintenance needs once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Southern Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
erosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation