Astragalus corrugatus
Astragalus crenatus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sudan-South Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen
iNaturalist: © ronf (iNaturalist #28959360)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus crenatus
- USDA Symbol:
- ASCO53
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- 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
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off