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Astragalus Species, Ash Meadows Milkvetch

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Astragalus phoenix by Katlian
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
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Species
phoenix (FEE-niks)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional
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