Other common names
cock's head, common sainfoin, common saintfoin, esparcet, esparsette, fodder grass, French grass, holy clover
Synonyms
Onobrychis sativa
Herbaceous Perennial
A bushy, hardy perennial wildflower to around 75cm in height, with green, pinnate foliage. Upright spikes of nectar-rich, pea-like pink-red flowers with darker striping appear from May to September, tending to sprawl and spread out amongst other plants if not supported. A great pollinator plant for many varieties of bees and extremely drought tolerant, thriving on very poor soils, and nitrogen-fixing. An ideal addition to chalky wildlife meadows
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand