Astragalus canadensis
Canadian Milkvetch
A tap-rooted legume.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ASTCAN01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Riparian Sites, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Rocky roadside banks, limestone ledges, shale barrens.
Bloom Period: Midsummer
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 1.5 – 3.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 10 in
pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 270,500
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fine