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Astragalus glycyphyllos - Milkvetch

Astragalus glycyphyllos
Milkvetch, wild liquorice

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Astragalus glycyphyllos, with a long yellowish-green flowering period
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hardy perennial. Robust prostrate woody stump. Divided leaves similar to those of a walnut. Long flowering period in sulphur yellowish green.

Astragalus glycyphyllos - Milkvetch in pictures

Astragalus glycyphyllos - Milkvetch (Flowering) Flowering
Astragalus glycyphyllos - Milkvetch (Foliage) Foliage
Astragalus glycyphyllos - Milkvetch (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time January
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astragalus

Species

glycyphyllos

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Milkvetch, wild liquorice

Origin

Central Europe

Planting and care

Any ordinary soil, even poor and chalky, but well-drained. Dislikes excess moisture. Sunny site.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well drained

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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