Astragalus canadensis - CANADA MILKVETCH
This clump forming, adaptable perennial from the legume family has an ornamental leaf texture and creamy yellow/green-white flowers.
It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other small birds. Unfortunately, it is palatable to mammals, so it can be difficult to establish where deer, rabbits, or other herbivores are overpopulated. It makes an excellent cut flower.
Looks great in flower beds, pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, naturalistic plantings, and prairies.
Picture copyright : Matt Lavin, Commons Wikipedia
Blooming Time: June to August
Size: 3' tall x 2' wide
USDA Zones: 3 to 8
Culture: full sun to half or dappled shade
Moisture Needs: wet to dry
Origin: distributed throughout North America (USDA map); it grows naturally in a variety of environments including prairies, woodlands, and stream banks
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / no
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies, native bees and bumblebees
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot
Astragalus canadensis - CANADA MILKVETCH
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This clump forming, adaptable perennial from the legume family has an ornamental leaf texture and creamy yellow/green-white flowers.
It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other small birds. Unfortunately, it is palatable to mammals, so it can be difficult to establish where deer, rabbits, or other herbivores are overpopulated. It makes an excellent cut flower.
Looks great in flower beds, pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, naturalistic plantings, and prairies.
Picture copyright : Matt Lavin, Commons Wikipedia
Blooming Time: June to August
Size: 3' tall x 2' wide
USDA Zones: 3 to 8
Culture: full sun to half or dappled shade
Moisture Needs: wet to dry
Origin: distributed throughout North America (USDA map); it grows naturally in a variety of environments including prairies, woodlands, and stream banks
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / no
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies, native bees and bumblebees
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot