Standing Milkvetch

Astragalus adsurgens, Fabaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Korean Bush CloverLespedeza stipulacea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert LupineLupinus micranthus

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Large CrabgrassDigitaria sanguinalis

Nitrogen Fixation

Annual BuckwheatEriogonum annuum

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Field PepperweedLepidium campestre

Field pepperweed allelopathy reduces milkvetch nodulation efficiency

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationDrought ToleranceCold Climate CoverErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Standing Milkvetch grow in?

Standing Milkvetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Standing Milkvetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Standing Milkvetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Standing Milkvetch?

Good companions for Standing Milkvetch include Korean Bush Clover, Desert Lupine, Large Crabgrass, Annual Buckwheat.

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