Dorycnium, Hairy Canary Clover
Dorycniumhirsutum 'Brimstone'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dorycnium (dor-RIK-nee-um)
Species: hirsutum (her-SOO-tum)
Cultivar: Brimstone

Synonym:Dorycnium hirsutum

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings

Seed Collecting