Astragalus sagasteguii

Astragalus sagasteguii

Native to:
Peru

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Like most Astragalus species, seeds likely require scarification due to hard seed coat.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society