glaucous scorpion-vetch
Also known as: day-smelling coronilla; sea-green
A small bushy evergreen shrub with blue-grey, pinnate leaves and heads of fragrant rich yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- glaucous scorpion-vetch (Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca)
- Genus
- Coronilla
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of glaucous scorpion-vetch
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of glaucous scorpion-vetch
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glaucous scorpion-vetch care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow happily in a range of sunny, sheltered habitats
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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