Astragalus racemosus var. racemosus
Astragalus racemosus var. racemosus
- Native to:
- Canada | SK | Mexico | Mexico Northeast | United States | CO, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, WY
GBIF: Kaden Slone
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus racemosus var. racemosus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
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
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 typical of legumes requires scarification. Cold stratification improves germination uniformity.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off