Astragalus canadensis

Common Name: Milkvetch

SKU: Milkvetch

Astragalus canadensis

Common Name: Milkvetch

SKU: Milkvetch
This small, nitrogen-fixing plant is a great addition to aid in improving soil quality.  It thrives in nearly all soil conditions and a range of moisture levels and sun exposures. Its abundant racemes of tubular flowers are a good food source for many bumbleb ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Summer
Urban Environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth Form
Ground cover, Rhizomatous/Stoloniferous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
White
Fall Color
Yellow Orange
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width10 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Nitrogen fixer, Pollinator hot spot