{"product_id":"lotus-hirsutus","title":"Lotus hirsutus \/ Dorycnium hirsutum","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLotus hirsutus , also known as Dorycnium hirsutum, is a semi-evergreen shrub with soft, silver-grey leaves that is both drought tolerant and loves the sun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eIt is commonly known as Hairy Bird’s-foot Trefoil due to its trifoliate leaves and pea-like flowers. This species is valued for its ornamental flowers, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in poor soils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe leaves are trifoliate, elliptic to lanceolate, and densely covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, silver-grey-green appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe hairy foliage helps reduce water loss and protect the plant in dry, sunny habitats.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eFrom late spring to summer, Lotus hirsutus produces clusters of bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe plant also develops small, slender seed pods typical of legumes, which may persist through late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe plant grows as a low, spreading shrub, typically 30–60 cm tall and up to 1 m wide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eParticularly adapted to withstand periods of drought - largely due to the soft duvet on her leaves - this bush can create a lovely softness on a windowsill or in a garden.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGARDENING TIPS: Lotus hirsutus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePrune to shape when it begins to look too tentacular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLooks particularly magnificent next to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/salvia-icterina\"\u003eSalvia\u003c\/a\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/origanum-thumbles-variety\"\u003eOriganum\u003c\/a\u003e or any of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/euphorbia-myrsinites\"\u003eEuphorbias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about gardening with :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENG: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/homeandgarden\/pickoftheweek\/article\/Cascading-plant-overflowing-with-charms-4809554.php\"\u003eCascading plant overflowing with charm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aujardin.info\/plantes\/dorycnium-hirsutum.php\"\u003eConseils de jardinage - Dorycnium hirsutum  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe Tales \u0026amp; The Botany: Lotus hirsutus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer nickname is Hairy Canary for its soft leaves and generally soft appearance and nature. That's all tbere is to say here - and that's really enough I think!z\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eLotus hirsutus\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, particularly in Mediterranean, rock, and xeriscape gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow flowers and soft, grey-green foliage provide attractive contrast in borders, slopes, or container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is highly drought-tolerant, thrives in poor, well-drained soils, and prefers full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is low-maintenance and resistant to most pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eAs a member of the legume family, Lotus hirsutus can fix atmospheric nitrogen, enriching the soil and benefiting surrounding plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eIts flowers provide nectar for pollinators, supporting local biodiversity in garden and natural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanary clover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-BSBI07_2-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eHairy canary-clover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMediterranean\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lotus","offers":[{"title":"9x9 cm","offer_id":56728174887285,"sku":"pda164","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":56728174920053,"sku":"pda164-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/LotusHirsutus_Ensemble02.jpg?v=1770822808","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/lotus-hirsutus","provider":"plant d'Avenir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}