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Astragalus utahensis (Utah Milkvetch) 20 Seeds
Astragalus utahensis (Utah Milkvetch) 20 Seeds
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Astragalus utahensis; A wonderful choice for xeric gardens, crevice gardens and pollinator attraction. Soft, plush mounds produce dense clusters of large vibrant pink to magenta flowers followed by unique cotton ball seeds pods. Flowers are large for the Genus,
Found commonly amongst mountain scrub, rabbitbrush, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper communities. It is both extremely drought and cold tolerant. It enjoys full sun but can be found in dappled juniper forest. Beautiful plants that bloom Early to Mid Spring. Abundant along the Wasatch Front, growing is the worst of soils; roadsides, steep sand, baked clay. Perfect for gravel areas or borders along walkways.
One of the prettiest within the genus and an exceptionally beautiful plant all around.
Start in Spring by scarifying and planting 1/4-1/2 deep or outside in the early Fall at the same depth. Do not overwater. Seedlings are easy to establish. Hardy 4-9
