kidney vetch

How to Grow and Care for kidney vetch

kidney vetch · Anthyllis vulneraria
Also known as: devil's claws; lady's fingers; lamb's toe; Mary's fingers; sand clover; woundwort

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing kidney vetch

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun

How to Water kidney vetch?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for kidney vetch?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for kidney vetch?

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What Soil Is Best for kidney vetch?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for kidney vetch?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize kidney vetch?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune kidney vetch?

None required

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How to Propagate kidney vetch?

Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn

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How to Transplant kidney vetch?

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How to Care for kidney vetch in Winter?

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How to Plant kidney vetch?

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun

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How to Repot kidney vetch?

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How to Harvest kidney vetch?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of kidney vetch

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Attributes of kidney vetch

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Anthyllis vulneraria
Genus
Anthyllis
Family
Fabaceae
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