Astragalus Species, Timber Milkvetch

Astragalusmiser

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Synonym
Astragalus griseopubescens
Astragalus strigosus
Homalobus miser
Homalobus strigosus
Phaca misera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
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
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neutrals
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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | December 2008 | neutral

With reference to the previous note... Yes, but A. miser is also a native species that occurs in moist meadows and mountain...Read More

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3a) | August 2008 | neutral

This is a federally prohibited noxious weed in Canada.

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