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    Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Seed)

    Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Seed)

    $6.00

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    • Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Seed)

      Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Seed)

      $6.00 Excl. tax

        PLEASE PLANT RESPONSIBLY Please protect the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in parks and nature preserves or wilderness areas.Available in store: Check availability

        This bushy perennial forms a clump of thick, hollow stems up to about 3 feet tall. The inflorescence is a large array of up to 45 cream-colored flowers which are followed by bladder-like pods. Caution: may be toxic.

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        Plant Characteristics
        Species NameAstragalus pomonensis
        Common NamePomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed
        Plant TypePerennials
        Height by Width3ft. x 3ft.
        Flower ColorWhite, Cream, Yellow, Gold
        Flowering MonthsMarch, April, May
        Sun ExposureInland-Sun
        Water RequirementLow
        Soil TypeSand, fast draining
        Sowing SeasonFall/Winter
        Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
        * Sowing difficulty levels:
        • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
        • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
        • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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