White Milkvetch Native Seeds (Astragalus canadensis)

Canadian milkvetch is a versatile wildflower native to North America, found across Canada and the United States. This hardy perennial grows up to 4 feet tall, featuring pinnately compound leaves with numerous elliptic leaflets. Its most striking feature is the dense racemes of greenish-white to pale yellow pea-shaped flowers that bloom in mid-summer, attracting a variety of pollinators.

Canadian milkvetch thrives in a diverse range of habitats, including prairies, woodlands, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade.

Larval Host for the Western Tailed Blue Butterfly! Canadian milkvetch plays a vital role in the ecosystem, serving as a nitrogen-fixing legume that enriches the soil and supports plant growth. Its flowers provide nectar and pollen for a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Additionally, its seeds serve as a valuable food source for various wildlife species, including birds and small mammals.  

SOWING: Scarify seed coat with sandpaper to aid in germination. Best planted in Fall/ Early Spring, or cold-stratify for 1 week.