Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Potentially long-lived nitrogen-fixing perennial legume with a significant taproot and purple flowers. Adapted to fertile, deep, well-drained soils. Intolerant of poor drainage, high water tables and acidic soils. The world’s most well-known and widely used perennial forage legume for pasture, hay, silage, green-chop and rangeland. Excellent forage yield, quality and palatability. Seed alone or in mixed grass pastures; establishes easily. High bloat potential; use caution when grazing.

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Growing Region

Midwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
210,000
Growing Region
Midwest
Native
North America, Midwest, Southeast
Life Form
Legume
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Medium
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Flowering Season
Summer, Spring, Fall
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloat
Bloom Color
Purple
Bunch/Sod

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