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    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

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    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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

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    Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea

    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
    Photo of Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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