100 Shoshone Sainfoin Seeds Onobrychis viciifolia Pollinator Wildflower For Planting

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia), also known as holy clover, is a long-lived herbaceous perennial that produces upright stems lined with spikes of rose-pink, pea-like blossoms. Valued by gardeners for its graceful, fern-like foliage and its abundant, nectar-rich flowers, it brings a soft, natural texture to meadows, borders, and wildflower plantings throughout the growing season.

Often grown as a hardy forage and green-manure species, sainfoin also performs beautifully as an ornamental in cottage and pollinator gardens, where its blooms draw bees and other beneficial insects. Its deep-rooted, drought-tolerant habit makes it a dependable choice for low-water meadows and mixed perennial plantings. The following growing information will help you get it established.
Species: Onobrychis viciifolia
Variety: Shoshone
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline; tolerates poor, rocky soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-75F; scarify seed for best results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; low-maintenance