Engelmann's Milkvetch Rare Seeds (Astragalus distortus var. engelmannii)

Engelmann's Milkvetch is a relatively rare and attractive groundcover legume native from Texas into the Arkansas Ozarks. It is found in open prairies, open oak or pine woodlands, and savannahs on sand, limestone, clay, or shale substrates. This plant makes a great attractive native groundcover for the home garden or restoration project as a front border of a garden bed, along trail sides, in sunny areas, or woodland openings. Tolerant of harsh or dry soils.

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The flowers are visited by a variety of small flies, bees, and butterflies.

USDA Zones - 5-9, recommended for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana

Life Cycle - Perennial

Sun Exposure - Full, Partial

Soil Moisture - Medium-dry, Dry

Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy Loam, Rocky,

Height - Max 1ft

Width - up to 2ft

Bloom Time - February - May

Bloom Color - Pink, Purple, Lavender

Germination: Sow in Fall outdoors or lightly scarify and cold-moist stratify in the refrigerator for 10-30 days in moist sand or moist paper towel