Astragalus ammophilus

Astragalus ammophilus

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society