Liquorice milk-vetch
Astragalus glycyphyllos
Liquorice milk-vetch is an undemanding perennial legume suited to meadow gardens, wildflower borders, or naturalistic plantings in part shade to full sun. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen, improving soil health for neighbouring plants with little intervention needed. Allow it to self-seed for a naturalistic effect and cut back dead stems in early spring.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
8″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Tolerates Dry Spells Once Established • Water Moderately, Ensuring Soil Is Moist But Not Waterlogged; Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 7, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
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