Anthyllis vulneraria 'Coccinea' - P13

Description
The Kidney Vetch 'Coccinea' (Anthyllis vulneraria) is an upright perennial that produces red-orange flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are blue-green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Kidney Vetch 'Coccinea' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Anthyllis vulneraria 'Red Carpet', Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kidney Vetch 'Coccinea's are blue-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Kidney Vetch 'Coccinea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Anthyllis vulneraria 'Coccinea' forms red-orange flowers from May.

Use
Rock garden, natural garden, medicinal plant, bee pasture