Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
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Alfalfa is a naturalized perennial legume that is grown across the US. It grows in full sun and does best in dry to medium soil moisture sites. It is a principal livestock food in the US. Alfalfa is used for hay and is fed directly or processed.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) |
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| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Legume |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
| pH | Neutral;Alkaline |
| pH Values | 6.0/8.5 |
| Average height | 1-2ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 15-20 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 227000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 14188 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 375 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Food;Quality Forage; |