Astragalus asymmetricus

$5.00

We do not take online orders for plants. Please come in to the nursery, call or email: (510) 234-2222 or sales@thewatershednursery.com

Share this page

San Joaquin milk vetch

San Joaquin is a sturdy perennial herb growing a thick, erect stem to heights between 2-4 feet. Tis milk vetch is endemic to California.

A great butterfly plant – attracts the Pained lady, several blues and the Orange sulfur.

Great addition to a dry garden butterfly garden.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	Provides mid summer nectar for several species of butterflies
Historical Uses	Milk vetch species have been used as a ceremonial emetic for ceremonies
Distribution	Ihe Central Valley and nearby parts of the Central Coast Ranges and San Francisco Bay Area
Elevation	330 to 1510 ft
Communities
Habitat	It grows in grassy and disturbed places