Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Plant)

This bushy perennial forms a clump of thick, hollow stems up to about 3 feet tall. The inflorescence is a large array of up to 45 cream-colored flowers which are followed by bladder-like pods. Caution: may be toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Astragalus pomonensis Common Name Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern portions of Outer South Coast Ranges, South Coast, Peninsular Ranges, wes