Astragalus Species, Little Bun Milkvetch
Astragalussimplicifolius

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
Species: simplicifolius (sim-plik-ee-FOH-lee-us)

Synonym:Astragalus exilifolius

Synonym:Astragalus lingulatus

Synonym:Homalobus simplicifolius

Synonym:Phaca simplicifolia

Synonym:Tragacantha simplicifolia

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

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