Spiny Restharrow
Ononis spinosa
Ononis spinosa-IMG 4816 by C T Johansson (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Spiny Restharrow Overview
Ononis spinosa is a bushy perennial plant from the Fabaceae family. Commonly known by the names Spiny Restharrow or Restharrow. Spiny Restharrow produces pretty pea-like, pink and white flowers in the summer, typically growing to around 45cm tall. It spreads through underground rhizomes. Ononis spinosa produces hairy foliage with hard spines and oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins. Many species in this genus are also known by the common name Restharrows, some are considered weeds. They are found growing naturally across Europe.
How to propagate Spiny Restharrow
Seed
Cuttings
Special features of Spiny Restharrow
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Spiny Restharrow
Grown for their pea-like flowers. It is good for rock gardens, walls and banks.