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Astragalus Species, Little Bun Milkvetch

Astragalussimplicifolius

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
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Species
simplicifolius (sim-plik-ee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Astragalus exilifolius
Astragalus lingulatus
Homalobus simplicifolius
Phaca simplicifolia
Tragacantha simplicifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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