Astragalus canadensis

Common Names: Canada Milk Vetch, Rattle Weed
 
Soil: Dry  Dry-Mesic  Mesic  Wet-Mesic  
Height: 1.5 ft - 3.5 ft
Blooming: Jun Jul

A very adaptable species of legume. Listed as a Threatened species in Michigan. Very unique foliage and blooms. Creamy colored flowers in a raceme are relished by many larger, long-tongued bees such as Bumblebees and Honeybees. Unfortunately, palatable to many mammals.

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