Astragalus pomonensis - Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed (Seed)

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 Species Name Astragalus pomonensis Common Name Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed Plant Type Perennials Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Flower Color White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination