Astragalus Species

Astragaluscyprius

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species
cyprius (SIP-ree-us)
Synonym
Tragacantha cypria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
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