Description: UTAH SWEETVETCH Native Perennial Pink/Violet Full Sun Drought Tolerant Non-GMO 100 Seeds100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO PRODUCT INFORMATIONUtah Sweetvetch(Hedysarum boreale)Native Bees, Pollinator, U.S. NativeUtah Sweetvetch is a wide ranging native perennial that produces pink and violet flowers in spring and summer. Plants do best in full sun and dry conditions, preferring alkaline, sandy or rocky soils. FAST FACTSSCIENTIFIC NAME - Hedysarum borealeCOLOR(S) - Pink & PurpleSEED TYPE - PerennialSUN - Full SunMOISTURE - DryHEIGHT (IN.) - 20-30BLOOM PERIOD - Spring, SummerUSDA HARDINESS ZONE(S) - 3-9 This perennial wildflower, native to the Intermountain West, can be found throughout the western United States. It rarely gets over a foot high and has a low, spreading growth habit. Utah Sweetvetch produces bright pink pea-like flowers which bloom from spring to autumn. It prefers full sun, but can handle partial shade. Rocky, well-drained soils are also the preferred conditions for this wildflower. It is great for use in rock gardens, wildflower mixes, and ground covers.Scientific Name: Hedysarum boreale.Alternate Names: Northern sweetvetch, chain-pod, northern sweet broomReclamation: Utah sweetvetch is a legume capable of fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere (Nitrogen fixation is a process whereby inorganic nitrogen-N2 found in the atmosphere is converted into organic compounds usable by the plant with the aid of Rhizobia bacteria). Eventually this nitrogen is released into the soil, thereby, improving soil quality.Description: Utah sweetvetch is a native perennial, cool season, herbaceous legume with deep taproots and several lateral roots. The main stems arise from a woody crown and may grow 1 to 2 feet tall. The leaves are compound (two or more leaflets) and hairless. Flowers can be pink, purple, or white arranged in a loose raceme. Seeds develop in a long constricted pod, with several sections. Each section contains one brown kidney-shaped seed.Adaptation: Utah sweetvetch can grow on clayey or sandy soils, however, is more adaptable to welldrained loamy soils. It is most often found on moderately saline or alkaline soils, but will grow on moderately acidic to neutral soils. Utah sweetvetch is usually found at elevations between 4000 to 8000 feet, in precipitations zones receiving 10 to 18 inches of moisture annually. It grows better with 15 inches or more of precipitation and minimum competition.PLANTING INSTRUCTONS: UTAH SWEETVETCHPlanting should be done in early spring or late fall.This is a Perennial which means it might not bloom until the second year but you’ll have it forever! Cold Stratifying might help the seeds to germinate. Please see instructions below. These are hard seeds and the cold will help break them down and aid in their germination. You can also soak for 24 hours before planting.HOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDSEveryone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.Fall PlantingIf time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected. If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8Create a "False Winter"The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months.About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand.Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.
Price: 3.98 USD
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-10-29T07:09:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Planting Time: 60-90 Days to Maturity
Type: Flower Seeds
Growth Habit: 20-30" Perennial
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, All Soils, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand
Features: Non-GMO, Perennial, Attracts pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Pea Family, Poor Soil Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, 31% Hard - Soak or cold Stratify before planting, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Color: Pink, Purple
Climate: Varied Climates
Sunlight: Full Sun
MPN: MNS-HEBO
Genus: Hedysarum boreale
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Common Name: Utah Sweetvetch
Life Cycle: Perennial
Brand: Mother Nature's Seeds
Watering: Medium
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
