About
Ononis repens 'Alba' is a white-flowered selection of the creeping restharrow producing the characteristic hairy, trifoliate foliage and compact, spreading habit of the species with pure-white flowers. A rewarding plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or border.
About the genus
Ononis, the restharrows, are annuals, perennials and shrubs with hairy, trifoliate, toothed leaves and small, pink or yellow, pea-like flowers. Grown in sunny, well-drained borders, rock gardens and wildflower meadows.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.