Astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus - Santa Barbara Milkvetch (Plant) Size:1G and garden conditions

and garden conditions

recurring donations

Believed to be a hybrid of white sage and black sage

It is a larval food plant for the Mournful Duskywing butterfly

Astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus - Santa Barbara Milkvetch (Plant) Size:1G and garden conditionsA finely textured perennial that does well in a dry garden with good drainage. Caution: may be toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus Common Name Santa Barbara Milkvetch Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May, June, February Evergreen