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Ononis spinosa
Spiny Restharrow
Fabaceae
Height
60 - 70 cm
Flower colour
pink
Flowering time
August - September
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
poor, sandy, calcium rich
pH
neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe
Ononis is a genus of 30 species of perennials and shrubs in the legume family, Fabaceae. They are all native to Europe. The English common name is a reference to the tough stems of some plants that could stop a harrow.
Propagation:
Seed - sown in September - November.
Seed just covered and stored outside until germination.
The plant is covered in long, sharp thorns.
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