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By Jbn

United States

I AM IN NORTHERN MAINE, ACIDIC SOIL, WANT TO PLANT "CORONILLA" ON A HILL SIDE...WHAT DO YOU THINK? IT WILL BE USED TO COVER THE HILL AND HELP WITH SOIL EROSION/GROUND COVER?
THANK YOUR TIME IS GREATLY APPRECIATED..


On plant ANOTHER NAME: CROWN VETCH


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Please don't shout, Ive got a hangover :o(

25 Feb, 2014

 

Which particular variety of Coronilla do you mean? And I could be wrong, but doesn't Maine get cold winters? Most ornamental Coronilla are only listed as H4 in terms of hardiness for the UK, but Coronilla varia is hardy in USDA zones 3-7, though sensitive to cold when very small.

I just checked - USDA zone for Maine varies from 3 up to around 5.

25 Feb, 2014

 

Is that your email? Best to remove it I think

25 Feb, 2014

 

Agree Pamg remove email a.s.a.p!

25 Feb, 2014

 

If your soil pH is below 6.1, Jbn, you will probably need to add some limestone, since Crown Vetch can only take mildly acidic soils.

25 Feb, 2014

 

Crown vetch = Coronilla varia, common and proper name for the same plant.

26 Feb, 2014

How do I say thanks?

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