Lesser Rushy Milkvetch (Astragalus convallarius) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to early summer • Colors: White to cream • Flower Type: Pea-like clusters • Bloom Period: May-July
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Important legume specialist • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Hosts specialist species • Native Pollinators: Support diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead growth • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave seedpods • Winter: Good drainage essential
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Blue Grama
Prairie Junegrass
Penstemons
Native Wildflowers
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Nitrogen fixing • Extremely drought tolerant • Native legume • Wildlife value • Low maintenance
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed