Canada Milk Vetch
Common Name: Canada Milk Vetch
Latin Name: Astragalus canadensis
Description & Overview
Towers of creamy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer followed by bean-like seed pods. Important seed source for songbirds and nectar source for many types of bees and hummingbirds. Prefers sandy or loamy soil with dry to medium moisture.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 2-3'
Mature Width: 2-3'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Canada Milk Vetch
Latin Name: Astragalus canadensis
Description & Overview
Towers of creamy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer followed by bean-like seed pods. Important seed source for songbirds and nectar source for many types of bees and hummingbirds. Prefers sandy or loamy soil with dry to medium moisture.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 2-3'
Mature Width: 2-3'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Wisconsin Native