Overview

Trigonella caerulea is a herbaceous annual biennial in the genus Trigonella, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trigonella caerulea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include culinary herb and medicinal plant.

About

Trigonella caerulea, commonly known as blue fenugreek, is a herbaceous cultivar in the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous plant best grown in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Thriving in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This cultivar is valued as both a culinary herb and a medicinal plant, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through seed or division.

About the genus

Trigonella is a genus from the family Fabaceae. The best known member is the herb fenugreek. Members of the genus occur naturally in the Canary Islands, southern Europe, non‑tropical Africa, western and central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Australia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trigonella

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Trigonella caerulea size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Herbaceous

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Culinary herb, medicinal plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trigonella caerulea

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

Frequently asked questions