Moon Trefoil / Medicago arborea

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Moon Trefoil

Author: Picsell
Date: 04/06/2012
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Moon Trefoil

Leucate, Languedoc Roussillon, France

Author: © Jean Tosti
Date: 06/04/2005
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Moon Trefoil

Leucate, Languedoc Roussillon, France

Author: © Jean Tosti
Date: 06/04/2005
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Moon Trefoil

Author: Panegyrics of Granovetter
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Geographical origins: Mediteranean Area.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 4 m in its natural habitat, 2 m, when cultivated.
Foliage: Evergreen, silvery glints.
Type of soil: Any, well drained, likes chalky soils.
Hardiness: Hardy to -7°C. Tolerate sea spray.
Site: Full sun.

Properties and uses:
The Moon Trefoil will suit perfectly sea-front gardens, with their dry soil and rockeries. It blossoms from the end of winter, and carries on until the beginning of summer. Bees love its yellow flowers as they produce a lot of nectar.