Astragalus canadensis
A perennial with leafy stems to 1.2m tall; leaves are divided into 15-35 small, elliptic leaflets up to around 3cm long. Densely-packed clusters of pea-like, white to greenish-yellow flowers are borne on spikes to 15cm long emerging from leaf axils at the ends of branching stems
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Astragalus can be annuals or perennials, with usually pinnate leaves and pink, purple, yellow or white pea-flowers in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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