About
Medicago marina, the sea medick, is a low-growing, silvery-white, woolly-hairy perennial from coastal habitats producing small, clover-like leaves and compact clusters of small, yellow, pea-like flowers. An ornamental plant for a sunny, very well-drained, coastal rock garden.
About the genus
Medicago are annuals, perennials and small shrubs with three-leaflet, clover-like leaves and small, yellow, pea-like flowers attractive to bees and butterflies. Grown in sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.