Dorycnium hirsutum
Dorycnium hirsutum
Hairy Canary Clover
Useful xeric sub-shrub for dificult areas in particular. Lovely fussy gray foliage is a perfect foil for the white, pea-like flowers, tinged with soft pink in late summer and fall. Shear after bloom to keep shape. Needs a sunny, well-drained site. WOrks well at the coast. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
12-20" tall x 20-30" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:8,9,10
zone map Cold Hardy to 10° to 20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEvergreen Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Rockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant