Astragalus sesameus
Astragalus sesameus
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye
Botanicheskiĭ sad (Akademi︠︡ia nauk SSSR : Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R) Fischer, F. E. L Meyer, C. A. (Charles Aloysius), 1909- n 80032575 Trautvetter, E. R,Botanicheskiĭ sad (Akademi︠︡ia nauk SSSR : Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R) Fischer, F. E. L Meyer, C. A. (Charles Aloysius), 1909- n 80032575 Trautvetter, E. R,,Università di Pavia. Istituto e orto botanico,Société d'Étude des Sciences Naturelles de Béziers,M A Warion,M A Maugebet,Koch, Wilhelm Daniel Joseph, 1771-1849,Sociedad Española de Historia Natural,Nicotra, Leopoldo, 1846-1940,Winckler, Emil Leonhard Wilhelm,Groves, Henry, 1835-1891,Edwards, M. Milne Brongniart, Adolphe Decaisne, J.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus sesameus
- USDA Symbol:
- ASSE20
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- 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
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seed scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from warm temperatures and should be sown in well-drained substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off