Ornamental plant to grow on banks and along paths. Coastal areas and dunes.
As a herbal tea it has medicinal properties. It cures rash and itch. It treats haemorrhoids and it is a diuretic plant.
Evergreen low-growing erect plant which can hardly reach 50cm. Abundant and attractive white and dark-blue flowers. The leaves are sessile, aleternate.
Prefers dry soils. Adapts to basic and no carbonate soils.
Desertification, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Coastal garden, Medicinal, Honey producing plant, Restoration

| Flower colour | Blue, White |
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| Flowering period | May, June, July, Spring |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Dorycnium hirsutum |
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| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Desertification, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Coastal garden, Medicinal, Honey producing plant, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
| Watering | Moderate |
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