{"product_id":"coronilla-varia-30-seeds-crownvetch-penngift-heirloom-non-gmo-ground-cover","title":"Coronilla varia 30 Seeds – Crownvetch Penngift Heirloom Non-GMO Ground Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoronilla varia, commonly known as Crownvetch, is a hardy perennial ground cover valued for its ability to stabilize slopes and control erosion. The 'Penngift' variety is a well-known heirloom selection that produces clusters of pink and white pea-like flowers from late spring through summer. Its ferny, green foliage forms a dense mat that effectively suppresses weeds and thrives in challenging sites such as embankments and roadsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-GMO seed offering is ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, spreading cover for large areas. Crownvetch is drought-tolerant once established and can improve soil by fixing nitrogen. It is often used in wildlife plantings and pollinator gardens, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial ground cover with pink and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for erosion control on slopes and banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-fixing legume that can enrich poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coronilla varia (syn. Securigera varia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, poor to average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading, mat-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrownvetch seeds benefit from scarification or a period of cold stratification to improve germination. Direct sow in late fall or early spring, lightly covering the seeds with soil. Keep the area consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Once established, plants require little supplemental water and can spread vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor erosion control, plant on slopes or banks where the roots can help hold soil in place. Crownvetch can become aggressive in some regions, so consider site suitability before planting. Minimal care is needed beyond initial watering and occasional trimming to keep growth in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 Coronilla varia 'Penngift' seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739755446582,"sku":"EDNA-238","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8087402193_45f9.jpg?v=1792115179","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/coronilla-varia-30-seeds-crownvetch-penngift-heirloom-non-gmo-ground-cover","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}