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Ononis spinosa

SKU: onspi-E/6/22
Palest pink and white flowers on stems to 50 cms in time with mid green lightly haired foliage.
Family: Fabaceae
Flower Colour: Pink
Flowering Season: Summer
Origin: Europe
Preferred Conditions: Well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Pot Size: 9 cm square
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Price: £3.00
Ononis spinosa
Product Details
This is a small shrubby type plant native to most parts of Europe with a common name of spiny restharrow. Being in the pea family - Fabaceae, it has pale pink and white pouch-like flowers. These are held on the upper parts of the stems which can get to around 50 cms tall on larger plants. Foliage is small and numerous like a broom or Cytisus. The foliage does hide a small spine beneath each leaf.