Ononis pubescens
Care, watering, light and tips for Ononis pubescens on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Ononis pubescens
Ononis pubescens, also known as Hairy Restharrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its stems and leaves covered in dense pubescence, giving it a velvety appearance. It produces pink or purple flowers in spikes, and is ideal for rock gardens, dry gardens, or as ground cover in sunny areas.
Native range
Mediterranean region
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and abundant flowering. This plant is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be infrequent, avoiding waterlogging which could rot its roots. It prefers well-drained, sandy, or stony soils and does not require frequent fertilization. Avoid excessive moisture and shade, as this will weaken the plant and reduce its flowering.
How to save a dying Ononis pubescens
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves, wilting, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure full sun exposure.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, waterlogged soil, or lack of direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct watering and sun exposure.