Astragalus jamzadiae
Astragalus jamzadiae, commonly known as Jamzad's Milk-vetch, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun and requires low water, making it suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 meters and blooms with purple and white flowers in May and June. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.5 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
This species is well-suited for full sun exposure and is drought-tolerant, needing low water once established. It performs best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. The soil should be well-draining, with sandy, loamy, or chalky types being ideal.
Jamzad's Milk-vetch is a perennial that reaches a modest height of 0.3 to 0.5 meters. Its blooms appear in late spring to early summer (May-June) in shades of purple and white. It is noted to attract pollinators.