Astragalus ahangarensis

Astragalus ahangarensis

Native to:
Iran

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Astragalus
Species:
Astragalus ahangarensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best at temperatures between 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society