Water
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Badassi · Greater Badassi · Herb Canary Clover
Lotus dorycnium is a flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean, featuring yellow pea-like flowers and attractive foliage. It's often grown ornamentally.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils, but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25 °C.
70% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures but protect from hard frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
30% intensity
Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged branches anytime. Avoid heavy pruning in late autumn.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lotus Dorycnium (Lotus dorycnium)
Where Lotus Dorycnium (Lotus dorycnium) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lotus |
| Species | Lotus dorycnium |
Similar in genus Lotus
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