Overview

Medicago littoralis is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Medicago, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Medicago littoralis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.

About

Medicago littoralis is an annual plant species of the genus Medicago. Its native range encompasses the Mediterranean Basin, from Macaronesia to the Caucasus; it has been introduced elsewhere.

About the genus

Medicago is a genus of flowering plants, commonly known as medick or burclover, in the legume family (Fabaceae). It contains at least 87 species. The genus name is based on the Latin name for that plant, medica, from Greek: μηδική (πόα) Median (grass).

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Medicago

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Medicago littoralis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Medicago littoralis

Propagation

Propagate from seed sown in autumn

Pest resistance

Alfalfa weevil, Leafhoppers, Spotted aphids

Disease resistance

Bacterial wilt

Frequently asked questions