Botanical Name: Astragalus utahensis
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Common Name: Utah Lady Finger, Utah Milkvetch  
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In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

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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

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

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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.