Ononis — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Ononis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ononis hirta
Ononis hirta
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a sunny position, growing best in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow chalk soils. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be moved with care.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis macrosperma
Ononis macrosperma
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position, growing best in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow chalk soils. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be moved with care.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis natrix
Ononis natrix
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Ononis natrix is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when fully dormant. Requires a sunny position, growing best in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow chalk soils.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis pubescens
Ononis pubescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position, growing best in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow chalk soils. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be moved with care.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis repens
Ononis repens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Ononis repens is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow soils over chalk.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis sicula
Ononis sicula
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a sunny position, growing best in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in shallow chalk soils. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be moved with care.
Full cultivation guide →Ononis spinosa
Ononis spinosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Ononis spinosa is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. Succeeds in poor soils and in shallow soils over chalk, the plant often becoming more spiny in such a situation.
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