Dorycnium hirsutum
Dorycnium hirsutum
Hairy Canary Clover
Useful xeric sub-shrub for dificult areas in particular. Lovely fuzzy 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:7,8,9,10
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant