Restharrows
Ononis spp.
Ononis spinosa by Fabelfroh (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 60cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Restharrows Overview
Ononis is a genus containing around 87 perennial plants and shrubs from the Fabaceae family. They produce pretty pea-like flowers, usually pink or yellow. Many species in this genus are known by the common name Restharrows, some are considered weeds. They are found growing naturally across Europe.
How to propagate Restharrows
Seed
Cuttings
Special features of Restharrows
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Restharrows
Grown for their pea-like flowers. It is good for rock gardens, walls and banks.