Sainfoin Plug Plants | Onobrychis viciifolia Meadow Grass Seed or specialist care

or specialist care

Ideal for slightly shady areas such as alongside hedgerows

thriving in all soil types except very acidic or very wet

Goat's beard is a charming native perennial with striking yellow flowers that resemble sunbursts and only open in the morning sun (hence the old common name Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon)

and its red fruits or “haws” in the autumn

Sainfoin Plug Plants | Onobrychis viciifolia Meadow Grass Seed or specialist careSainfoin Plug Plants Onobrychis viciifolia Common names include holy hay. A beautiful perennial legume with slender spikes of soft pink, pea like flowers that bloom from June to August. Sainfoin is a superb nectar source, attracting bees, butterflies, and a wide range of pollinators. Its deep roots help improve soil structure, and as a nitrogen fixer, it enhances soil fertilitymaking it ideal for sustainable and wildlife friendly planting. Preferring