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    • Photo of Lotus hirsutus foliage by Cistus Nursery

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    Also Known As

    • Dorycnium hirsutum
    • Hairy Canary Clover

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 24"-30"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Lotus hirsutus plant details

    Lotus hirsutus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue and white foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lotus hirsutus

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and white
    Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lotus hirsutus

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Evergreen subshrub from Portugal with soft silver foliage, 12-18” tall, relaxing to 2-3’wide. This Mediterranean enjoys decent soil, drainage, and full baking sun! Terminal clusters of clover flowers in summer and fall are white from pink buds. Shear after bloom to rejuvenate foliage and keep a compact shape. Deer and rodent resistant, drought tolerant and enjoys being near the sea (me too!).

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Subshrub to 2' tall with dense, furry gray-white leaves divided into 3 leaflets. Cream-colored flowers blush shell pink and bloom from summer to fall. A good choice for dry gardens in full sun and well-drained soils with occasional water. Seeds are held in maroon pea-like fruits that add ornamental character into winter. Commonly reseeds, but not in an aggressive manner. Hardy to 10F. Mediterranean, Southern Portugal.

    By: Native Sons

    This grey-leaved, pea shrub is a workhorse in the garden. The leaves gleam in the sun; the flowers, pink and white, are subtle and attractive; and the red seeds in star-shaped pods provide a long season of interest. To 3 ft tall x 2.5 ft. wide in full to part sun, they need lean, well-drained soil and little supplemental summer water once established.. Easy. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Creamy pink whorled flowers are like frosting on this silvery silky plant. Small shrubby perennial 2' x 2' and very useful for dry borders and rockeries.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lotus hirsutus plant

    How to Grow Lotus hirsutus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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