Botanical Name: Astragalus utahensis
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Common Name: Utah Lady Finger, Utah Milkvetch  
Plant photo of: Astragalus utahensis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A short-stemmed, mat forming perennial with pinnate, hairy, light silvery-grey foliage. Flowers are pea-like, of a lovely rosy purple hue, and appear April thru May. Grows about 4 inches tall and 8 inches wide. A very attractive addition to a sunny rock garden or parkstrip.
A Utah native. Not particular to soil type as long as it is well drained. Grow in full sun. Astragalus does will with a fine gravel mulch. It is very drought tolerant and generally has a low water requirement once established.