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  • Northern sweetvetch

Northern sweetvetch

Hedysarum boreale
Widely distributed native drought tolerant perennial legume with colorful pink-purple pea-like flowers, blooming May to August. Occasionally rhizomatous. Occurs in the openings of semi-deserts, shrublands and woodland openings; 2,000 to 10,000 ft. elevation. Prefers well-drained loamy sites, but tolerant of sandy or clay soils. Highly palatable to ungulates. Use for habitat restoration, reclamation and roadsides. Provides habitat for sage-grouse and pollinators.
Growing Region
  • Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest

Species Attributes

Pacific Coast Seed

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