Mountain kidney vetch Plant Care
Anthyllis montana L.
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Anthyllis montana, the mountain kidney vetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the mountains of Southern Europe and parts of the Alps. Growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall by 60 cm (24 in) broad, it is a clump-forming, woody-based perennial.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Mountain kidney vetch?
Mountain kidney vetch grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Mountain kidney vetch Native To?
What Is the Mountain kidney vetch?
Mountain kidney vetch (Anthyllis montana) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Anthyllis genus. Mountain kidney vetch is native to the mountains of Southern Europe and parts of the Alps. Mountain kidney vetch is also known as Alpine kidney vetch.
Mountain kidney vetch displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Mountain kidney vetch produces small, clustered yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Mountain kidney vetch Need?
Mountain kidney vetch thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mountain kidney vetch?
Well-draining sandy soil with moderate fertility. Good drainage is essential for Mountain kidney vetch to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Mountain kidney vetch?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mountain kidney vetch?
Mountain kidney vetch can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to common kidney vetch plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mountain kidney vetch Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mountain kidney vetch, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mountain kidney vetch?
Mountain kidney vetch is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Mountain kidney vetch is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anthyllis genus — compare its care with other Anthyllis species on PlantoScan.
Anthyllis is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Mountain kidney vetch thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anthyllis montana L., family Fabaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 719 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mountain kidney vetch, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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