Pink-flowered chalk-loving European legume. The non-bloating clover alternative for ruminants and the source of one of the world's most prized monofloral honeys.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −40 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −34 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–4 | −15 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Does not cause bloat in ruminants — significantly safer than clover or alfalfa for cattle and sheep
- Sainfoin honey is exceptional — light, mild, and slow to crystallise
- Thrives on chalk and limestone soils where many legumes fail
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