Spiny Restharrow, Thornyleaf Ononis Ononis spinosa

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Botanical Name:

Ononis spinosa

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Ononis

Species:

spinosa

Common Name:

Spiny Restharrow, Thornyleaf Ononis

Lot#:
9501
Seeds Per Pound:
124,396
Quantity:
0.01 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
26
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
98%
Height:
18-24 inches
Collection Locale:
Germany
Crop Year:
1995
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
In Stock: 0.01 lb
Prices
  • Ononis spinosa

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 26 seeds)
$8.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland . more...
* The whole plant is pleasantly scented when bruised. more...
Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland .
Physical Characteristics  Ononis spinosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from May to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It can fix Nitrogen. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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