Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin (Leguminosae)

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Onobrychis viciifolia
Sainfoin
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The Onobrychis viciifolia plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sainfoin. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. sativa.

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Latin Name:  Onobrychis viciifolia
Common Name:  Sainfoin
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Scop.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassland on chalk and limestone[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow in situ in the spring[1, 200]. Seed can also be sown in situ in the autumn. If seed is in short supply then it might be wiser to sow it in pots in a cold frame in early spring. 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 early summer. Division in the spring just before new growth commences[200]. Large divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

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