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Astragalusacutirostris

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Astragalus acutirostris by Kell
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
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Synonym
Aragallus acutirostris
Astragalus streptopus
Hamosa acutirostris
Oxytropis acutirostris
Spiesia acutirostris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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