milk seed plant Canada Milkvetch Seed (Astragalus canadensis)

milk seed plant Canada Milkvetch Seed (Astragalus canadensis)Canadian Milkvetch is a native legume found throughout most of the United States and Canada. Known for its greenish white flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, its valuable for pollinator, bird, and wildlife plantings. As a nitrogen fixing perennial, it helps improve soil health and is also effective for erosion control. Once established, plants are large and robust with a typical lifespan of 34 years under good maintenance. It can be mowed and is

Canadian Milkvetch is a native legume found throughout most of the United States and Canada. Known for its greenish-white flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, it’s valuable for pollinator, bird, and wildlife plantings. As a nitrogen-fixing perennial, it helps improve soil health and is also effective for erosion control. Once established, plants are large and robust with a typical lifespan of 3–4 years under good maintenance. It can be mowed and is palatable to wildlife. Best planted in early May or frost-seeded in late October at a depth of ½–¾ inch.

Height: 30–50 inches
Color: Greenish White
Hardiness Zone: 3–8
Bloom Period: Mid to Late Summer
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate to Moist (Wet Mesic to Dry Mesic)
Lifespan: Perennial (3–4 years typical longevity)
Seeds per Pound: 272,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 500 sq. ft. | 5 lbs. per acre