Fabaceae
Freckled milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
Also known as Cystium lentiginosum, Astragalus lentiginosus var. typicus, Freckled locoweed, Phaca lentiginosa
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Native · Wildflower · Xeriscape · Western Us · Legume · Pollinator · Semi-Arid · Well-Drained · Purple Flowers · Restoration
Freckled milkvetch is a native western wildflower best suited to well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun to partial shade. It is adapted to semi-arid conditions, so avoid overwatering — good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. This plant is a great choice for xeriscaping and native plant restoration projects across the western United States.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately; allow soil to dry partially between waterings to mimic its native arid habitat · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.7–7.4
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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