Ground Plum Milkvetch

Astragalus crassicarpus, Fabaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie BundleflowerDesmanthus bicornutus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Grouse WhortleberryVaccinium scoparium

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Bulbous Canary GrassPhalaris aquatica

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Giant KnotweedPolygonum sachalinense

Giant knotweed dominates light and may suppress ground plum milkvetch through allelopathy in temperate zones

Russian MilkvetchAstragalus falcatus

Astragalus species can share weevil pests and fungal diseases specific to the genus

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlEarly Season Ground Cover

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Prairie Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Ground Plum Milkvetch grow in?

Ground Plum Milkvetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Ground Plum Milkvetch a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Ground Plum Milkvetch?

Good companions for Ground Plum Milkvetch include Prairie Bundleflower, Grouse Whortleberry, Bulbous Canary Grass.

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