Family:
Fabaceae
Collections
HummingBirder, Butterflyer, BeeFriend,
BirdFeeder, HostPlant (Western Tailed Blue)
Size:
1-4 ft
Blooms:
May-July
Habitat:
Prairies, Streambanks
Light:
full sun to part shade
Soil:
Dry or wet;
Roots:
Taproot
Zone:
3-8
 
Distribution:
AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, QC, SK
AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
 
Are you looking for a native plant that is not only beautiful but also beneficial to the environment? Look no further than Astragalus canadensis!
 
This amazing plant not only adds a pop of creamy yellow colour to your garden, but it also has a variety of important ecological benefits. One of the most significant benefits is its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making it an important contributor to soil health and fertility.
 
In addition to this, the flowers of Astragalus canadensis are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, providing them with a vital source of nectar and pollen. The seeds of this plant are also a valuable food source for birds, helping to support local bird populations.
 
Astragalus canadensis is also an important host plant for the Western Tailed Blue butterfly (Cupido amyntula). By planting this native plant, you can help support this important butterfly species and contribute to their conservation.
 
Seeds require scarification and cold stratification (minimum 10 days). Best planted outdoors in fall. If planted in fall, no need for scarification.
 
Price includes 5 packs of Astragalus canadensis seeds.