Astragalus Species, Woolly Pod Milkvetch, Pursh's Milk Vetch
Astragaluspurshii

Synonym:Astragalus incurvus

Synonym:Astragalus purshii var. interior

Synonym:Phaca purshii

Synonym:Tragacantha purshii

Synonym:Xylophacos purshii

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

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

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