Medicago sativa - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Alfalfa are medium green, ovate, lanceolate and serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Alfalfa has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: Between March and August.

Flower
The purple, lip-shaped flowers of Alfalfa appear in spikes from June to September.

Use
Bee forage, salad, animal feed

Root
Medicago sativa is a deep-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, develops widely spreading roots.