Astragalus tragacantha
goat's thorn milk vetch;great goat's thorn
- Aquatic plant
- 15-25 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Grey foliage
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 15 - 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | White |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Carpet, Tuft |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Astragalus tragacantha |
|---|---|
| Genus | Astragalus |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Common names | EN: goat's thorn milk vetch;great goat's thorn |
| Synonyms | Astragalus massiliensis |
| Origin | Europe, South |
