Astragalus purshii var. tinctus

Astragalus purshii var. tinctus var. tinctus

var. tinctus

Astragalus

Fabaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–8

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This Pacific coast variety of Pursh's milkvetch is a native perennial suited to open, well-drained slopes and chaparral habitats along the West Coast. It performs best in naturalized or native plant landscapes with partial shade and moderate moisture. This is a specialist plant best sourced from native plant nurseries in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

8″ – 16″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.6 – 7.5

Temperature

-40° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Nevada

Oregon

Washington

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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