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    Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet'

    Also Known As

    • Anthyllis vulneraria coccinea 'Red Carpet'
    • Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
    • Kidney Vetch
    • Lady's Fingers

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet' plant details

    Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vast improvement over the species, Red carpet produces neat mats of brilliant red flowers. Anthyllis vulneraria is a European plant commonly known as Lady's Fingers; trust me, if you encounter a lady with fingers this color it's scary to contemplate where they may have been.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet' plant

    How to Grow Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 'Red Carpet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • 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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