Home / Guides / Plant Files / Fabaceae

Astragalus Species, Utah Lady Finger, Utah Milkvetch

Astragalusutahensis

Upload Image Print Article
Astragalus utahensis by Ally_UT
View Gallery 2 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Info
Species
utahensis (yoo-tah-EN-sis)
Info
Synonym
Phaca mollissima var. utahensis
Tragacantha utahensis
Xylophacos utahensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah

View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Tropical Leafwing
(Anaea aidea)
BIRD FILES
Red-tailed Hawk
(Buteo jamaicensis)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Tropical Leafwing
(Anaea aidea)
BIRD FILES
Red-tailed Hawk
(Buteo jamaicensis)