Sainfoin ‘Onobrychis vicifolia’

From £1.50

A bushy meadow plant with cone-shaped spikes.

Aromatic perennial with masses dark purple buds turning to paler flowers A good butterfly plant.

A butterfly much loved by Churchill but now considered extinct in the UK, the Black Veined White is pictured in the gallery images.  There have been reports that the change in climate may now encourage these butterflies to the UK again.  Here’s hoping!

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Additional information

Sun Preference

Sun either Partial or Full

Soil Preference

Most Soils OK

Suitable for

Requires sun and well-drained soil.

Attracts

A great butterfly plant.

Flowering season

July – September

Flowering colour

Pink

Eventual height

40cm

Delivery

Plants – expected delivery within 7-10 days when in stock, Seeds – expected delivery within 4-7 days when in stock

Species Type

Perennial