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Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
Hardy nitrogen fixing perennial for sunny sites and a range of soil types. Pretty orangey-red flowers in early summer. The flower head has a woolly calyx and is clustered with many small flowers, hence the common name ‘Granny’s pincushions’. Other common names include Lady’s Slipper, Lady’s Fingers, Cat’s Claws and Crow’s Foot. The flowers provide a rich source of food for bees and butterflies and can be used fresh or dried make a herbal tea.
The roots, leaves and flowers of this plant have various medicinal uses – its name means ‘wound healer’. It contains saponins, tannins and flavonoids in the flowers, leaves and roots. Applied externally it is an ancient remedy for skin eruptions, slow-healing wounds, minor wounds, cuts and bruises. Internally it has been used as a treatment for constipation. The plant can be used fresh in the growing season, or harvested when in flower and dried for later use.
Native to the UK and Southern Europe but naturalised much more widely, this plant occurs naturally in dry grasslands and rocky environments with calcareous or poor soil. It is frost and drought hardy, though prefers some moisture. Height to 60cm when in flower.
Certified organic plant.
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Photo credits: Flower: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16155010@N04/47390246091, Potted plants: Kahikatea Farm
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
