Hedysarum hedysaroides, common name Alpine Sainfoin, is a perennial herb belonging to the family Fabaceae. The stems are erect to sprawling and branched, growing 50 to 120 centimeters in height, with the lower sections being woody. The dark green, diamond-shaped leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, 4 to 8 centimeters long, with petioles that are less than a third of the length of the leaves. The leaves are paler below, with short, grayish hairs. The apical half of the leaves have toothed or serrated margins while the remainder of the leaves are entire (untoothed). The petioles have small spiny stipules at their bases.
Hedysarum Hedysaroides Care
Hedysarum Hedysaroides
What is the plant
Arrowleaf sida stems are used as rough cordage, sacking, and for making brooms.
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min -20°C
Hardiness zone
4 - 8
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Temperature
This species is hardy to about -20°c
Additional
Is toxic in spite of these widespread rumors.
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