Plant Details

Anthyllis vulneraria

Kidney Vetch

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General Information

Scientific name: Anthyllis vulneraria
Also known as: Kidney Vetch

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Tea
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

The dried flower heads can be used as an alternative to tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 31/08