Overview
Sulla coronaria is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Sulla, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sulla coronaria grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Sulla coronaria is a perennial herb native to Malta, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, southern Italy and Spain, cultivated for animal fodder and hay, and for honey production.
About the genus
Sulla is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes eight species of annual herbs native to the Mediterranean Basin, including southern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. They grow in dry Mediterranean-climate shrubland, bushland, thicket, and grassland and in semi-desert.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sulla
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Sulla coronaria size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sulla coronaria
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot and Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sulla coronaria?
Sulla coronaria prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sulla coronaria need?
Sulla coronaria grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Sulla coronaria hardy in the UK?
Sulla coronaria has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Sulla coronaria?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.