Lotus jordanii

Also Known As

Dorycnium hirsutum 'Prostrata'
Dorycnium hirsutum 'Prostratum'
Dorycnium hirsutum var. prostratum
Hairy Canary Clover
Silver-Leaf

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Lotus jordanii plant details

Lotus jordanii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 jordanii

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lotus jordanii

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small silver leaves topped by pink-tinged-white "parrot's beak" flowers summer-into-fall followed by shiny red-brown pods make this small 1-2't x 2-3'w drought-tolerant shrublet a delightful companion for lavender. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Fuzzy silvery leaves drought tolerant.

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Lotus jordanii plant

How to Grow Lotus jordanii

Sun Exposure
- 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
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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