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Astragalus canadensis

*Canadian Milkvetch*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-4'
Color: Cream
Bloom: July-August
Flowers: The flowers are the typical trumpet-shaped flowers of the pea family, but are rather long and grow in a loose cluster at the top of the branches.
Leaves: There are many stalked leaflets - about 13 to 30. The leaflets are elliptical to oblong and smooth.

Suggested Uses:

This is an excellent restoration plant and is also used as a hedge. It attracts hummingbirds and makes the flowers and seed heads are very useful in bouquets.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Boiled root was used to treat fever, back pain, and coughs. A poultice of chewed root was used for cuts.
Food Uses: The roots can be gathered in the spring and eaten. Please note: Plants are potentially toxic to humans, especially children.
Other Uses: Indigenous people used the dried seed heads as a baby rattle.
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Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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