Astragalus nuttallii
Identification
Description
Astragalus nuttallii(Astragalus Menziesii, A. vestitus var. Menziesii) grows on coastal bluffs and along the coastal strand. If the conditions are harsh with salt spray or drought they will be soft, fuzzy gray. If the conditions are easy and life good they will be green. Flowers are a light yellow white. Tolerates high sodium soils near coast. Beach sand to adode. Since this Astragalus has presence all year this locoweed makes a good small scale groundcover with a distinct character and flowers. Will drive people loco trying to figure out what it is.
Characteristics
Astragalus nuttallii Nuttall's Milkvetch tolerates seaside conditions, salt, sand and clay.
Astragalus nuttallii Nuttall's Milkvetch is great for a bird garden.
Astragalus nuttallii Nuttall's Milkvetch's foliage color is green and type is evergreen.
Astragalus nuttallii Nuttall's Milkvetch's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Astragalus nuttallii Nuttall's Milkvetch:Coastal Sage Scrub and Coastal Strand.
Ranges for Astragalus nuttallii
| ph: | 5.00 to 7.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 9 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.50 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 40.00 to 100.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $ 8.99 |
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