Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: creamy-white to yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Astragaluses Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Astragaluses (Astragalus)