Astragalus canadensis

Canadian Milkvetch

Tap-rooted legume.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  ASTCAN01

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Riparian Sites, Wet Meadows & Wetlands

• Habitat:

  Rocky roadside banks, limestone ledges, shale barrens.

• Bloom Period:

  Midsummer

• Flower Color:

  White

• Minimum Root Depth:

  10 in

• pH:

  6.0 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  270,500

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine