Astragalus Species, Canadian Milkvetch, Rattle Vetch

Astragaluscanadensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
Astragalus canadensis var. carolinianus
Astragalus canadensis var. longilobus
Astragalus carolinianus
Astragalus halei
Astragalus orthocarpus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Plainfield, Illinois

Guysville, Ohio

Rice Lake, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | March 2008 | neutral

Interesting native plant; in Canada, occurs from Northwest Territories and BC across to Quebec, and south to California, Colorado, Texas,...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Canadian Milk Vetch, Rattle Vetch, Astragalus canadensis, is native to Texas and other States.

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