Astragalus aboriginorum
Astragalus aboriginorum
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT | United States | AK, CO, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WY
iNaturalist: © joachimbertrands_ornis_birding (iNaturalist #172085460)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus aboriginorum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off