Sainfoin. A British native wild flower with attractive leaves and pink or red flowers often with purplish veins. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Onobrychis viciifolia
A British native wild flower with attractive leaves and pink or red flowers often with purplish veins.
Additional information
| Generic | Onobrychis |
|---|---|
| Species | viciifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sainfoin |
| Flower Colour | pink, red |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wild garden, Meadow |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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