Alysicarpus Species, Alyce Clover, Buffalo-Bur, Buffalo Clover, One-Leaf Clover, White Moneywort
Alysicarpusvaginalis

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Alysicarpus (al-liss-ee-KAR-pus)
Species: vaginalis (vaj-in-AL-iss)

Synonym:Hedysarum vaginale

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting