Onobrychis viciifolia - Sainfoin
This perennial forage and melliferous plant, also known as "cultivated sparrow", has a deep taproot. The stems bear clusters of red-and-white-striped flowers.
This species prefers calcareous soils, and dreads damp, clayey or acidic soils. It is resistant to cold and drought.
in the ground, online, on the fly
Sow directly in the ground, broadcasting. Cover with about 1 cm of soil.
Flowering takes place in June-July.
April, May, June, July, August, September
June, July, August, September
in the ground
sunny
low
limestone
drained, sec
Onobrychis viciifolia
mid-season
60 grams
Red, White
From 40 to 70 cm
Europe / Asia
This species is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Western and Central Asia. In the 19th century, sainfoin was cultivated in the Gâtinais region of France, where it was a major source of melliferae, giving its qualities to the region's honey.
