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Utah Sweetvetch is a tough, nitrogen-fixing perennial native to the West, with spikes of rosy-purple pea-like flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Its deep roots stabilize soil, making it as practical as it is pretty.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; improves soil fertility
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–8
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 18–24 in tall x 12–18 in wide
Native Origin: Intermountain West, USA
Best Substitutes For: Lupines, Penstemon strictus
Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, erosion control, native meadows
Utah Sweetvetch is a tough, nitrogen-fixing perennial native to the West, with spikes of rosy-purple pea-like flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Its deep roots stabilize soil, making it as practical as it is pretty.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; improves soil fertility
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–8
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 18–24 in tall x 12–18 in wide
Native Origin: Intermountain West, USA
Best Substitutes For: Lupines, Penstemon strictus
Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, erosion control, native meadows