Lotus maritimus plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Lotus maritimus

Dragon's-teeth

  • Perennial
  • 10-30 cm high
  • Yellow flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -20°C
  • For a sunny position

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Lotus maritimus
  • Genus: Lotus
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Other names: hauwklaver - gele lotus - Dragon's-teeth - Lotier maritime - Gelbe Spargelerbse
  • synonyms: Tetragonolobus maritimus,Tetragonolobus siliquosus
  • origin: Europe,Africa, North

Features

height: 10-30 cm
flowering: May - August
color: light yellow
leaf color: gray-green
habit: wide
level: moderate
light: full sun, sunny
moisture: very dry, dry, average
soil texture: pervious, light
organic matter: none to little
pH: limy
winter zone: 6 [-20°C]
density: 5 - 7