Astragalus angustifolius

Milk Vetch, Gum Tragacanth

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple, white, yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 1" to 12" / 5cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate