| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Tap Root |
| Flood Tolerance | Low to Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Moderate |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Acidic |
| Soil Type | Coarse to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 45,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 30-60 cm |
Northern Sweetvetch
Hedysarum boreale, native
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Native, cool season perennial
- Flowers are white, pink or purple
- Attracts honey bees
- Palatable to livestock and wildlife
- Good soil stabilizer
- Germinates in 6 to 30 days
- Moderately tolerant to grazing
