Coronilla varia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Coronilla varia
Also known as:
Crown Vetch
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
Can be used as an insecticide, although no further details are provided. A good ground cover and soil stabilizer for sunny slopes and banks. It grows vigorously and should not be cultivated with plants that are less than 1.8 meters tall.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Tilia cordata Small Leaved Lime |
Improves nitrogen fixation in the soil, benefiting nearby plants. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides a ground cover that suppresses weeds and retains soil moisture. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Attracts beneficial insects and improves garden biodiversity. |
|
Agastache foeniculum Anise hysop |
Enhances pollinator activity in the garden, increasing fruit set. |
|
Angelica sylvestris Wild angelica , Wood angelica |
Acts as a natural support for climbing plants and helps improve soil structure. |