Lotus maritimus
Dragon's-teeth
- Perennial
- 10-30 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Very hardy
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Garden use
Use
Care
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - August |
| Flower colour | Light yellow |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Lotus maritimus |
|---|---|
| Genus | Lotus |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Common names |
NL: hauwklaver, gele lotus EN: Dragon's-teeth FR: Lotier maritime DE: Gelbe Spargelerbse |
| Synonyms | Tetragonolobus maritimus, Tetragonolobus siliquosus |
| Origin | Europe, Africa, North |
