Canada Milk Vetch
Canada Milk Vetch is great for attracting hummingbirds, birds, butterflies, and bees. The flowers and seed heads are excellent for bouquets, and the leaves have great texture. This is an excellent plant for heavy clay soils. It is deer repellent and spreads via rhizomatous growth. Good for use in restoration gardens and erosion control. Extreme cold is not tolerated. Plants spread via rhizomes and can thus be controlled by mowing or pruning.
On Cultivation
Position it in sunlight or dappled shade. It prefers moist soil but can survive in dry conditions. Though it is slow to establish, it can grow in a variety of soils and conditions, but it prefers moist, well-drained areas. It is also suitable for growing in containers in the winter or all year. Acidic soil (pH 5 or higher). Plants require a fertile loam with good drainage. Canada Milk Vetch blooms for about two months in the summer.
Quick Growing Guide
Botanical Name: Astragalus canadensis
En français: Astragale du Canada
See More Plants in this Botanical Family:
Blooms:
Sun / Shade:
Water: Drought tolerant
Height:
Pollinators:
Care:
Keywords
Send to Family and Friends
Featured Authors
Visit a Botanical Garden For Unique Experiences.
Comments
Logging in to comment gives you more features, but it is not required.
More on Gardening Calendar
Canada Milk Vetch
Attract hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and bees with Canada Milk Vetch – a beautiful flower perfect for bouquets, heavy clay soils and winter flowerpots. Perfect for restoration gardens, erosion control and dry climates.
New England Aster for Late Season Blooms
New England Aster is a stunning late season bloomer with masses of purple petals with yellow cores, provides vital nutrition for pollinators.
Please Touch the Plants: The Sense of Touch in the Garden
Explore sensory gardening with Claire McCaughey, where touching plants releases aromatic scents and offers diverse tactile delights for all garden enthusiasts.
10 Fabulous Bulbs to Plant in the Fall
Choose 10 of the best bulbs to bring brilliant spring color to your garden! From fragrant Hyacinth to stately Allium, bring joy to early spring with Winter Aconite, Tulips, Crocus, Glory of the Snow and more. Plant before October to ensure stunning blooms.
Philodendron Xanadu Care and Propagation
Xanadu Philodendron is a low-maintenance plant. It is an excellent indoor plant t thriving in medium to bright indirect light. Read on.
Watering Orchids by Sitting them in Water
Join me on my recovery journey and discover how orchids bloom in water. Get tips on taking back your garden and prioritizing tasks. Enjoy gardening and stay connected with Veggie Bites!
24 Flowers For September and October
Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.
Asiatic Lily Care: How To Grow Asiatic Lilies
The impressive Asiatic Lily is relatively easy to grow. Here are tips to be successful in producing and maintaining gorgeous blooms.
White Oil Insecticide Organic Pesticide
White oil insecticide is an all natural popular insecticide spray to control a wide range of insect pests, used by organic gardeners.
How to Care for Peonies
Discover the secrets to growing beautiful peonies. Learn about dormancy requirements, planting tips, and more.
On fertilizing your vegetable garden
New gardeners and even some veteran gardeners add far more garden fertilizer than their vegetables need, maybe causing plants to struggle.
Build Your Own Vertical Strawberry Planter (Quick Version)
Make your garden the life of the party with Laura from Garden Answer’s vertical strawberry planter! Step-by-step instructions including materials, how to hang & how to get the most from your potting soil & fertilizer. Watch the extended version here!