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Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch

Hedysarum glomeratum, Fabaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

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

Sky LupineLupinus nanus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sand SainfoinOnobrychis arenaria
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum
Nitrogen Fixation
Blue WildryeElymus glaucus
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDeep Soil MiningBiomass ProductionWildlife Food

Edible Parts

RootsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch grow in?

Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch?

Good companions for Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch include Sky Lupine, Sand Sainfoin, Saramolla Grass, Blue Wildrye.

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