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Alpine Sweetvetch

Hedysarum alpinum, Fabaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

NagoonberryRubus stellarcticus
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Haskap BerryLonicera kamtschatica
Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation
Grouse WhortleberryVaccinium scoparium
Nitrogen Fixation
Dwarf BilberryVaccinium caespitosum
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

SourcloverMelilotus indicus

Sweet clover produces coumarin compounds that can inhibit other legumes

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWildlife Forage

Common Questions

What zones does Alpine Sweetvetch grow in?

Alpine Sweetvetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

Is Alpine Sweetvetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Alpine Sweetvetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Alpine Sweetvetch?

Good companions for Alpine Sweetvetch include Nagoonberry, Haskap Berry, Grouse Whortleberry, Dwarf Bilberry.

Design guilds with Alpine Sweetvetch and see companion relationships visually.

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