Astragalus Species, Freckled Milkvetch
Astragaluslentiginosus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species: lentiginosus (len-tig-i-NO-sus)

Synonym:Astragalus lentiginosus var. carinatus

Synonym:Cystium lentiginosum

Synonym:Phaca lentiginosa

Synonym:Tragacantha lentiginosa

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting