Penngift Crownvetch Seeds (Securigera varia) Perennial ground cover for erosion control. Pink flower clusters attract pollinators. Thrives in poor soils.

Minimum: 150+ Seeds

Tough Ground Cover with Pink Blooms and Pollinator Appeal

Penngift Crownvetch is a hardy, fast-spreading perennial ground cover ideal for erosion control, soil stabilization, and tough landscaping spots. Its soft, fern-like foliage forms a dense mat that suppresses weeds, while delicate pink flower clusters bloom through summer, attracting bees and beneficial insects. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, this nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health while beautifying hillsides, slopes, and disturbed areas.

🌸 Why You’ll Love It:

• Tough perennial that thrives where other plants struggle

• Forms dense, weed-suppressing ground cover

• Pink summer flowers attract bees and butterflies

• Excellent for erosion-prone banks and roadsides

• Fixes nitrogen to enrich poor, depleted soils

🌸 Best Uses:

• Slope and bank stabilization

• Roadside revegetation

• Ground cover for large areas

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Drought-tolerant gardens and reclamation projects

🌱 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Securigera varia

• Plant Type: Perennial ground cover

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Days to Germination: 14–30 days

• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer

• Plant Height: 12–18 inches

• Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Soil Needs: Adaptable to poor, rocky, or sandy soil

🌸 Care Tips:

• Scarify or soak seeds before planting to improve germination

• Broadcast or drill-seed over cleared soil in spring or fall

• Minimal watering needed once plants are established

• Tolerates mowing and light foot traffic

• Not recommended near croplands due to aggressive spread

Penngift Crownvetch is a resilient solution for large, difficult-to-maintain areas, offering beauty, biodiversity, and practical value with every bloom.