• Photo of Securigera varia (Securigera varias)

Plant Profile: Securigera varia

Taxonomy: Securigera varia

Names

Crown Vetch, Purple Crown Vetch

  • Photo of Securigera varia (Securigera varias)

Phonetic Spelling:kor-o-nil-a VAR-ee-uh

Genus:Securigera

Species:varia

Family:Fabaceae

This fragile bloom thrives in shaded areas and resembles a clover flower with its nearly puffball-like appearance. Commonly found across Europe, this wildflower graces the edges of roads and the rural landscape. Its soft pastel hues bring joy to fields and meadows, making it a popular choice for floral arrangements.

Noteworthy Information:

Blooming Season:

Summer through early autumn

Preferred Locations:

Disturbed areas, roadside habitats, open fields, and meadows

Securigera varia Feature Summary

Securigera varia Image Gallery

Tags

#white
#lilac
#weed
#pink flowers
#countryside
#pastel
#European
#fairy garden
#whimsical
#wildflower garden
#meadows

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Securigera varia Feature Summary

Flowers
Pink and white, pea-like flowers in a head-like cluster arise from leaf axils; upper dilated petals; side petals are often whitish
Pink
Purple/Lavender
White
Cream/Tan
Leaves
2-4 in. compound leaf; pinnately divided into 15-25 opposite, narrow ovate leaflets
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Whole Plant Traits
Weed
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
3a
3b
Stem
Brown/Copper
Green
Red/Burgundy
Landscape
Pollinators
Bees

Securigera varia Attributes

Securigera varia: Country Or Region Of Origin

Europe

Securigera varia Flowers

Securigera varia: Flower Description

Pink and white, pea-like flowers in a head-like cluster arise from leaf axils; upper dilated petals; side petals are often whitish

Securigera varia: Flower Color

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Cream/Tan
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Pink
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Purple/Lavender
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White

Securigera varia: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Securigera varia Leaves

Securigera varia: Leaf Description

2-4 in. compound leaf; pinnately divided into 15-25 opposite, narrow ovate leaflets

Securigera varia: Leaf Color

spa
Green

Securigera varia: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Securigera varia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Securigera varia Whole Plant Traits

Securigera varia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Securigera varia Cultural Conditions

Securigera varia: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b

Securigera varia Stem

Securigera varia: Stem Color

grass
Brown/Copper
grass
Green
grass
Red/Burgundy

Securigera varia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Securigera varia Landscape

Securigera varia: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Securigera varia: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees