Onobrychis viciifolia
Sainfoin, Shoshone
Provides forage for deer, elk, cattle and sheep; do not graze for two seasons following planting.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ONOVIC01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Biomass, Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Characteristics: Single-crown.
Habitat: Hay fields, wildlife food plots; less persistent in moist soils.
Bloom Period: Spring/Summer
Flower Color: Red
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 14 in
pH: 6.0 – 8.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: High
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 30,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
