Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Onobrychis

Species:

Onobrychis vaginalis

USDA Symbol:

ONVA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky slopes and dry grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI