| Crown Vetch |
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Coronilla varia
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| Uses: Medicinal/Poisonous! |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-9) |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Ground cover for any unsightly barren patches, south-facing slopes, etc. Mounds of lacy leaves topped all summer long by a profusion of pink or white flowers. The plant is being tested as a substitute for purple foxglove in the treatment of heart disorders. Used in folk medicine to treat disorders of the prostate. Should not be used without medical supervision.
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