Astragalus Species, Utah Lady Finger, Utah Milkvetch
Astragalusutahensis

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species: utahensis (yoo-tah-EN-sis)

Synonym:Phaca mollissima var. utahensis

Synonym:Tragacantha utahensis

Synonym:Xylophacos utahensis

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds