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Crotalaria dura

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Wild lucerne
Plant Type
Shrub
Crotalaria dura is an erect shrublet that reaches height of up to 600mm tall. It will be lovely in a mixed border, raised bed, in pots or in a rockery.
Plant Description

Crotalaria dura is an erect shrublet that reaches height of up to 600mm tall. It has a woody rootstock and annual branches. It flowers between September and February with loose or dense terminal inflorescence in spikes, the flowers are 6-10mm large and a bright yellow colour. The fruit are tiny roundish pods that are black with white or yellow hairs.

Crotalaria dura is a lovely specimen for any garden and attracts many butterflies. It is however poisonous to livestock. It will be lovely in a mixed border, in pots or in a rockery.

Afrikaanse Naam
Jaagsiektebossie, Wildelusern
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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