Onobrychis viciifolia, Sainfoin, is a perennial herbaceous legume. It has pink-purple flowers, provides non-bloating forage for livestock, and is a good pollinator. Thriv
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, alkaline to neutral, calcareous soils.
Temperature
Cool to warm temperate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low
Full sun
Moderate
Drought-tolerant once established
Well-drained, alkaline to neutral, calcareous soils.
Cool to warm temperate
15-25°C
Outdoor
Low
Nitrogen-fixing legume
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.9 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter dormancy
Leaf Color
Green, Grayish-green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
Yes
Non-toxic to humans and animals; widely used as fodder.
