Astragalus alpinus typically starts flowering in June.
Alpine Milkvetch
Astragalus alpinus
Also Known As - Mountain LocoweedThe Alpine Milkvetch (Astragalus alpinus) is a perennial flowering plant found in mountain ranges across Europe and Asia. It features bright pink, yellowish-green or white flowers and can grow up to 50 cm tall. The leathery leaves are oval, grey-green in colour and divided into five to fourteen leaflets. In the wild, it can be found growing in alpine meadows, rocky meadows and sometimes in rocky seashores. The root of this species is used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and digestive properties. It is also an essential source of food for mountain animals such as chamois and Alpine ibex.
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Purple|White/Cream|Pink Flowers
Sun:
Sun
Fruits:
brown,tan Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Alpine Milkvetch (Astragalus alpinus) should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. In the springtime, water the soil until it is moist but not soggy. During the hot summer months, water the plant more frequently when the soil becomes dry. In the autumn, reduce the frequency of watering as the plant prepares to go dormant for the winter. If it goes without rain, the plant should be watered once every 2 weeks or so.
sunlight
Alpine Milkvetch (Astragalus alpinus) is a plant species native to high altitudes in the mountains of Europe. This plant species prefers full sun or partial shade and will benefit most in areas where it receives 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. During the summer months, Alpine Milkvetch will thrive in full sunlight, but should be placed in partial shade during the afternoon hours when the sun is most intense. Additionally, during the winter months, it is important that this plant species is positioned in a sunny location, as it requires exposure to as much sunshine as possible for optimal growth.
pruning
Alpine Milkvetch should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins. Dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be removed first. Afterwards, selectively prune branches to reduce the density of the plant and help it achieve a more appealing shape. Avoid pruning more than 1-third of the total branches at once as this will put the plant under too much stress. Additionally, removing the flower seed pods can help promote flowering the following year.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Astragalus alpinus typically begins in July and continues through August.
