Canada Milkvetch Seed (Astragalus canadensis)

Canadian Milkvetch is a native legume found throughout most of the United States and Canada. Known for its greenish-white flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, it’s valuable for pollinator, bird, and wildlife plantings. As a nitrogen-fixing perennial, it helps improve soil health and is also effective for erosion control. Once established, plants are large and robust with a typical lifespan of 3–4 years under good maintenance. It can be mowed and is palatable to wildlife. Best planted in early May or frost-seeded in late October at a depth of ½–¾ inch.

Height: 30–50 inches
Color: Greenish White
Hardiness Zone: 3–8
Bloom Period: Mid to Late Summer
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate to Moist (Wet Mesic to Dry Mesic)
Lifespan: Perennial (3–4 years typical longevity)
Seeds per Pound: 272,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 500 sq. ft. | 5 lbs. per acre

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