Coronilla varia, Penngift
Crownvetch, Penngift
A rhizomatous legume; good for erosion control on steep, dry rocky slopes; the seeds are persistent in soils; can be aggressive in natural areas.
General Product Information:
Item Number: CORVAR01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Herbaceous Flowering Species
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Habitat: Rocky slopes, shallow, well-drained low fertility soils.
Bloom Period: May to September
Flower Color: White to pink
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: High
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 140,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.