* Unavailable for 2024
Sun Exposure: Sun - Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Height: 1.5 - 3.5 feet
Spread: 2 foot
Blooms: June, July, August
Root: Taproot
Habitat: Prairies, Savannas, Open Woodlands, Streambanks
Landscape uses: Natural gardens, Fixes nitrogen into the soil, Provides erosion control
Wildlife Value: Bumblebees and butterflies visit the flowers for nectar. Seeds are a source of food for birds. Host Plant:Western Tailed Blue Butterfly, Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
Seed Origin: Coldwater, ON - Wildflower Farm seed supplier
Germination Code: C(10), B
Photo credits: #1 by Sundaura Alford-Purvis
Astragalus canadensis - Canada Milk Vetch
Canada Milk Vetch bring an interesting element to the garden with its tall creamy flowers and great leaf texture. This adaptable species can thrive in a variety of environments. Species of genus Astragalus are legumes. Most legume species harbor beneficial bacteria called rhizobia on their roots that can aid in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen and improve long-term health of native plant communities.