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Plant Description and Details
Short and exquisite, Utah Ladyfinger Milkvetch is a must-have. The low-growing, silvery, pinnate leaves are striking, plus it outdoes itself with a mid-spring cover of showy hot pink flowers. The Astragalus Genus was called "Locoweed" by cattle herders of old. It is poisonous to livestock, so avoid planting where animals graze.
| Common Names | Utah Ladyfinger Milkvetch, Utah Milkvetch, Locoweed |
| Community | Desert |
| Annual Water Needs | Less than 10 inches |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Native Range | Foothills in UT, ID and NV. |
| Native States | ID, NV, UT |
| Hardiness | Down to Zone 4 |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Preference | Well Drained |
| Placement | Xeric gardens, rock gardens, dry rocky hillsides. Poisonous to cattle - avoid grazing areas. |
| Mature Height | <1 ft. |
| Mature Width | 8 in. |
| Group Spacing | 6 - 12 in. |
| Blossom Color | Pink/Purple |
| Blooms | Early Spring |
| Maintenance Tips | Do not overwater after establishment. |
| Wildlife | Pollinators |
| Plants Symbol | ASUT |
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
| Lewis & Clark | No |
