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Astragalus

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 8b

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Astragalus membranaceus is a nitrogen-fixing perennial herb with delicate pinnate leaves and small pale yellow flowers, widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for immune support. It thrives in dry conditions and poor soils, making it valuable for permaculture systems.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fabaceae

Native Range

Northern China, Mongolia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with