Astragalus frigidus

Astragalus frigidus

Native to:
Austria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuril Is., Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Astragalus
Species:
Astragalus frigidus
USDA Symbol:
ASFR4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Common in alpine meadows and tundra regions

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 is hard and benefits from scarification or hot water treatment before cold stratification. Variable germination rates are common.

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Resents transplanting. Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * put in deep pot; protect from damping off

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society