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Lotus hirsutus is a semi-evergreen shrub with soft, silver-grey leaves that is both drought tolerant and loves the sun.
It is commonly known as Hairy Bird’s-foot Trefoil due to its trifoliate leaves and pea-like flowers. This species is valued for its ornamental flowers, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in poor soils.
The leaves are trifoliate, elliptic to lanceolate, and densely covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, silver-grey-green appearance.
The hairy foliage helps reduce water loss and protect the plant in dry, sunny habitats.
From late spring to summer, Lotus hirsutus produces clusters of bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
The plant also develops small, slender seed pods typical of legumes, which may persist through late summer.
The plant grows as a low, spreading shrub, typically 30–60 cm tall and up to 1 m wide.
Particularly adapted to withstand periods of drought – largely due to the soft duvet on her leaves – this bush can create a lovely softness on a windowsill or in a garden.
GARDENING TIPS: Lotus hirsutus
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- Prune to shape when it begins to look too tentacular
- Looks particularly magnificent next to a Salvia, an Origanum or any of the Euphorbias.
The Tales & The Botany: Lotus hirsutus
Her nickname is Hairy Canary for its soft leaves and generally soft appearance and nature. That’s all tbere is to say here – and that’s really enough I think!
Lotus hirsutus is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, particularly in Mediterranean, rock, and xeriscape gardens.
Its bright yellow flowers and soft, grey-green foliage provide attractive contrast in borders, slopes, or container plantings.
The plant is highly drought-tolerant, thrives in poor, well-drained soils, and prefers full sun.
It is low-maintenance and resistant to most pests and diseases.
As a member of the legume family, Lotus hirsutus can fix atmospheric nitrogen, enriching the soil and benefiting surrounding plants.
Its flowers provide nectar for pollinators, supporting local biodiversity in garden and natural settings.
Other Names
Canary clover
Hairy canary-clover
Origin
Mediterranean
| Weight | 0,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Container Size | 9×9 cm, 2L |
| Flowering | May, June, August |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sandy |
| Frost Tolerance | -5°C to -10°C |
| Size | 0.8m H x 0.8m W |
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