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chickpea milk vetch

Astragalus cicer

Genus: Astragalus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A spreading to semi-erect rhizomatous perennial, 60-100cm tall, with pinnate leaves of 17-31 leaflets. White to pale yellow flowers are produced in early summer and are followed by strongly-inflated seed pods covered with hairs

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes strongly acidic soils

Pruning

Trim back in the autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by root, crown and stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years