Onobrychis aequidentata
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Onobrychis aequidentata

Equal-toothed sainfoin

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Equal-toothed sainfoin is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and is often found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Equal-toothed sainfoin can adjust to a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution can still be constrained by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions when there is sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended spells of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures raise the chance that Equal-toothed sainfoin will die. In winter, providing proper protection from the cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

A single fertilizer application in spring is typically enough for Equal-toothed sainfoin, although several feedings can maximize its growth. Apply fertilizer about once a month to every six weeks. Fertilization improves the appearance and function of the leaves, helping maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake, supporting long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Onobrychis
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
0.76 cm to 1.27 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Italy, Montenegro, Iran, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Albania, Serbia

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Common Names (1)

en Equal-toothed sainfoin