Astragalus Species, Balloon-Pod Milkvetch, Locoweed

Astragaluswhitneyi

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Synonym
Astragalus hookerianus var. pinosus
Astragalus hookerianus var. whitneyi
Astragalus whitneyi subsp. pinosus
Astragalus whitneyi var. pinosus
Tragacantha whitneyi
Sun Exposure
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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