Hedysarum boreale Seeds - Utah Sweetvetch Native Pink Purple Blooms (25 Seeds)

Hedysarum boreale, commonly known as Utah Sweetvetch, is a native perennial wildflower prized for its delicate pink to purple pea-like blooms and its ability to thrive in challenging, dry environments. This nitrogen-fixing legume adds both beauty and ecological value to rock gardens, xeriscapes, and native plant landscapes.

Utah Sweetvetch produces clusters of attractive flowers atop ferny green foliage, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant once established, and it is often used for erosion control and soil improvement.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with pink to purple blooms
• Nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil fertility
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and native plantings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hedysarum boreale
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Hedysarum boreale seeds outdoors in fall or cold-stratify for 4-6 weeks before spring planting. Scarify seeds by lightly nicking the seed coat to improve germination. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil and keep consistently moist until germination. Once seedlings are established, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth. Utah Sweetvetch thrives in lean soils and requires little fertilizer.

For best results, choose a sunny location with excellent drainage. Avoid overwatering, as this plant is susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom or allow seed pods to mature for self-sowing.

What's Included

25 Hedysarum boreale (Utah Sweetvetch) seeds.