Coronilla varia

Crown vetch

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A hardy herbaceous perennial from the Fabaceae family, characterized by dense mats of pinnate leaves and umbels of pink to white flowers, widely utilized for soil stabilization.
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Plant Details

Common Name Crown vetch
Family Fabaceae
Genus Coronilla
Species Varia
Origin Mediterranean / Western Asia
Blooming Pink to white umbels in late spring/early summer
Leaf Color Bright green, pinnate leaves
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates poor and rocky substrates due to nitrogen-fixing capability

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Watering

Moderate water needs during establishment; highly drought tolerant once mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for optimal flowering; tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirement due to nitrogen fixation. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers; apply compost annually.

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Pruning

Trim flowered stems after blooming to maintain shape and prevent excessive self-seeding spread.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leafhopper Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 60
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
100 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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