Canadian milkvetch
Astragalus canadensis
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size1.5 to 4 feet tall6 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Canadian milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Hanging whitish to pale yellow pea flowers form dense clusters atop leafy stems. Hummingbirds and butterflies visit them.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Pussytoes.
Native range
AL, AR, CA, CO, and 44 more places. See all 48
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; AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, QC, and SK.