HEDYSARUM boreale (Utah Sweetvetch)
Above dense drought resistant leaves, these showy, deep pink clusters grow. This exotic semi-desert plant is a perfect complement to a perennial bed, particularly in hot, dry climates. This plant grows slowly and does not bloom until its third or fourth year of growth due to its extensive root system. This plant takes a long time to grow because of its extensive root system.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 1,406 | 38 |
| 1OZ | 2,813 | 75 |
| 1/4LB | 11,250 | 300 |
| 1/2LB | 22,500 | 600 |
| 1LB | 45,000 | 1,200 |
| 5LB | 225,000 | 6,000 |
Scientific Name: Hedysarum Boreale
Common Name: Utah Sweet vetch
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: United States
Full Growth Height: 24 "
Zones: 3 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Flower: Cut Flowers, Showy
Attracts: Butterflies, Birds, Insects
Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Tolerate: Deer, Drought
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Gardening Uses: Dried Flower Arrangements, Beds and Borders, Indoor Gardens