Astragalus crassicarpus var. crassicarpus
Astragalus crassicarpus var. crassicarpus
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, BC, MB, SK | Mexico | Mexico Northeast | United States | AR, CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, WI, WY
GBIF: Paige Priddy
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus crassicarpus var. crassicarpus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, native pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from deep taproot after fire. Benefits from periodic fire in prairie systems that reduce woody encroachment.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification by nicking or hot water treatment. Variable germination rates typical of wild-collected seed.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off