Anthyllis montana 'Rubra'
Also Known As
- Anthyllis montana rubra
- Anthyllis montana var. rubra
- Mountain Kidney Vetch
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Anthyllis montana 'Rubra' plant details
Anthyllis montana 'Rubra' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthyllis montana 'Rubra'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthyllis montana 'Rubra'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
From cliffs and alpine meadows of the Alps, this charming perennial is sometimes called the less flattering moniker of 'kidney vetch'. The pretty foliage forms a beautifully silky, dense, gray-green mat 6" tall and up to 2' wide. Clover-like heads of bright-red tubular flowers are held above the foliage in late spring and early summer. This is a wonderful addition to the rock garden and a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. S/M-D/GDr
By: Forestfarm
These are exceptionally nice, dense tufts of silky gray leaves and dark red flowers in short spikes, it could easily be mistaken for a choice Astragalus.. ZONE 5
Gardening facts about Anthyllis montana 'Rubra' plant
How to Grow Anthyllis montana 'Rubra'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Anthyllis for your garden
aka Anthyllis vulneria ssp coccinea, Kidney Vetch
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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