Astragalus Species, Nuttall's Milk Vetch, Ocean Bluff Milk Vetch, Locoweed

Astragalusnuttallii

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species
nuttallii (nut-AL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Astragalus brevidentatus
Astragalus crotalariae var. menziesii
Astragalus densifolius
Astragalus menziesii
Astragalus vestitus var. menziesii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Baywood-Los Osos, California

San Diego, California

Simi Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Baywood-Los Osos, CA | April 2012 | neutral

I walked the Bluff Trail at Montana de Oro State Park, about five miles south of Morro Bay, today and found Nuttall's Milk Vetch along th...Read More

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San Diego, CA | February 2011 | positive

A good, fairly rapid groundcover in coastal Southern California. Looks better with occasional water, and may bloom almost year-round. One...Read More

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Haymarket, VA | September 2010 | negative

Poisonous and addictive to horses.

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Dublin, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2007 | neutral

Native to coastal California from Santa Barbara county to Mendocino county. Occurs in Coastal Strand plant community.

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