Montpellier milkvetch

Astragalus monspessulanus

Also known as Southern milkvetch, Tragacantha monspessulana, Proselias monspessulanus, Astragalus monspessulanus

Native Plants · Mediterranean · Legume · Fabaceae · Drought Tolerant · Rock Garden · Pollinator · Pink Flowers · Perennial · Milkvetch · Nitrogen Fixing

Montpellier milkvetch is a low-growing Mediterranean perennial legume producing attractive pink-purple pea-like flowers that pollinators love. It thrives in well-drained, lean soils in a sunny position and is very drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for dry gardens and rock gardens. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils and provide minimal fertilisation as it fixes its own nitrogen.