Mountain kidney vetch (Anthyllis montana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Mountain kidney vetch on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Mountain kidney vetch
Anthyllis montana, commonly known as Mountain Kidney Vetch or Mountain Anthyllis, is a small, perennial plant forming dense, trailing mats, ideal for rockeries and low-maintenance gardens. Its attractive pink or purple flowers, clustered in heads, bloom in spring and early summer, adding a vibrant touch to dry and sunny landscapes. It is perfect for ground cover on slopes, along pathways, or as part of a Mediterranean-style garden, where its resilience and natural beauty can be fully appreciated.
Native range
Mountains of Southern Europe and Northwest Africa
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun in well-drained, preferably calcareous or slightly alkaline soils, and is very drought-tolerant once established. Watering should be sparse, only when the substrate is completely dry, especially in arid climates. A common mistake is overwatering or poorly drained soil, which can lead to root rot. It does not require much fertilization and benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape.