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Hippocrepis Species, Pale Crown Vetch, Scorpion Senna

Hippocrepisemerus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hippocrepis (hip-oh-KREP-iss)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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