Astragalus cyri

42.14294815, -87.78515625

42.14318085, -87.78531647

Cyrus Milk vetch

Elongated purple flowers with pink bases appear above the dark greyish green leaflets from May into June followed by bright red seed pods in July. Tolerant of heavy soils with seasonal droughts. Attracts pollinating insects. Free of most pests and diseases if grown on the dry side. A 2019 collection of the Plant Collections Collaborative from Republic of Georgia.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Horizontal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7