Northern Sweetvetch

Hedysarum boreale

A native nitrogen-fixer and pretty little perennial herb to boot!

Also called Utah Sweetvetch, this hardy perennial has a thick taproot that breaks up heavy soils, nutritious leaves that wild game and domesticated livestock love, and flowers beloved by honeybees and other native bees. It is also a crucial component of sage grouse habitat. Grows 1-2' tall and wide. Open-pollinated.

Seeds grown by Grand Prismatic Seed in Salt Lake City, Utah.

50 seeds.

Directions: Scarify seeds by soaking them overnight to soften the seed coat. A cold period is not required, but will not harm the seeds. Can be planted outside in either late fall or spring. To start the seeds indoors, sow in containers 8 weeks before last frost. Keep at a cool temperature, about 65 degrees F. Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as they can safely be handled.