How to Grow and Care for Dorycnium

Dorycnium thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, making it an ideal plant for sunlit spaces. It requires minimal watering, ensuring the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings. Special care points include ensuring proper drainage to prevent root rot and avoiding overly fertile soils, which can reduce flowering. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for gardeners seeking an easy-care option.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Dorycnium

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	8

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Types of Dorycnium

Hairy canary clover

Hairy canary clover is a popular garden plant, mainly used for ground cover and pathway edges. Hirsutum, part of the scientific name, translates from Greek into "shaggy," in reference to the plant's hairy leaves. Despite its common name, this drought-resistant perennial does not naturally inhabit the Canary Islands.

Badassi

Badassi (Dorycnium pentaphyllum) is a Mediterranean plant which likes to grow in full sun, does not mind poor soil, and is drought and frost-hardy. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be used as a ground cover, for edging, or as a filler in informal gardens. Bees enjoy the nectar, and the leaves are palatable to livestock.

Erect canary clover

Erect canary clover is a round, Mediterranean herb in the pea family. It is a surprisingly hardy miniature shrub (reaching not even 1 meter tall) whose delightful spring-blooming light pink flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, namely butterflies.

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