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

Astragaluspurshii

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
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Species
purshii (PUR-shee-eye)
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Synonym
Astragalus incurvus
Astragalus purshii var. interior
Phaca purshii
Tragacantha purshii
Xylophacos purshii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional
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