Hedysarum alpinum var. grandiflorum
Hedysarum alpinum var. grandiflorum var. grandiflorum
Alpine Sweetvetch is a charming, cold-hardy perennial legume native to subarctic and boreal regions of Canada, bearing rose-pink to purple pea-like flowers on upright stems in summer. It thrives in cool climates with well-drained, moderately moist soil and partial to full sun, and enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for naturalized or wildflower gardens in northern climates and requires little more than an annual tidy-up after flowering.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Allow The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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