Groundplum Milkvetch
Astragalus crassicarpus
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A low-growing herbaceous perennial native to the Great Plains with compound leaves and clusters of pea-like purple or pink flowers. Produces distinctive inflated legume pods that are edible and were historically used by Native Americans.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Great Plains and central North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing herbaceous perennial native to the Great Plains with compound leaves and clusters of pea-like purple or pink flowers. Produces distinctive inflated legume pods that are edible and were historically used by Native Americans.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Groundplum Milkvetch grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Great Plains and central North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation