Hedysarum alpinum Alpine sweetvetch (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum alpinum
Alpine sweetvetch
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The Hedysarum alpinum plant species is found in N. America. to N. Asia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine sweetvetch. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. americanum. H. boreale. Hort. non Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum alpinum
Common Name:  Alpine sweetvetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Calcareous rocks and gravelly soils, north to Alaska[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or in the spring[200]. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring. Great care is needed since the plant dislikes root disturbance[200].

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