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Astragalus Species, Spiny Milkvetch

Astragaluskentrophyta

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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

kentrophyta (ken-troh-FY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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dave12122

East Haddam, CT | December 2010 | neutral

All of the Astragalus are super tricky in humid Eastern climates. During wet times of the year, plants could easily rot, and the muggy n...Read More

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