Mediterranean perennial with pink-and-white pea-flower heads. Aggressive ground cover historically planted on highway embankments for erosion control.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–9 | −40 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–9 | −34 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Toxic to horses — do not plant in or near horse pasture
- Listed as invasive in parts of North America — check local regulations before planting
- Useful only where its aggressive spread is acceptable; not for ornamental beds
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