Sweetclover, Melliot
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Adaptable and deep-rooted, this tall, nitrogen-fixing legume also brings phosphorus and and potassium up from the deep soil layers where it's tough roots break up hardpan and clay. Tolerant of drought, flooding, and alkaline soil. Tall branching plants to 6' are great choice for hedgerows, and meadows, and as a nectar source for bees.Thick succulent plants make an excellent green manure. Long thick taproots are very effective at breaking up subsoils and improving soil aeration. Strong vanilla scent in the foliage is due to the presence of coumarin. Biennial. 22 g packet covers 100 sq ft.
Melilotus officinalis