Astragalus propinquus
Description
Source: leafsnapAstragalus propinquus (syn. Astragalus membranaceus, commonly known as Mongolian milkvetch in English; 'Хунчир' in Mongolian; huáng qí (Chinese: 黃芪), běi qí (Chinese: 北芪) or huáng huā huáng qí (Chinese: 黃花黃耆), in Mongolia, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Mongolian medicine. It is a perennial plant and it is not listed as being threatened.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The membranous milk-vetch is a perennial herb that loves sunlight and is native to open environments, typically flourishing in grasslands and meadows. While it prefers full sunlight, it can also survive in conditions with only partial sunlight.
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C
The Membranous milk-vetch is capable of adjusting to diverse temperature ranges, however, its spread can still be constrained by various combinations of heat and water conditions. This plant flourishes optimally in summer periods with warm temperatures accompanied by sufficient rain or irrigation. Overextended phases of overcast and wet weather, along with sustained high temperatures, can heighten the chances of the Membranous milk-vetch becoming extinct. Its probability of surviving the winter can be enhanced by appropriate protection against the cold.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Typically, one application of fertilizer in the spring season is adequate for Membranous milk-vetch, although providing several feedings can optimize development. Dispense nutrient boosters every one month to one and a half months. Fertilization not only betters the appearance and functionality of the leaves by sustaining a consistent color and a wholesome texture. It also spurs the expansion of roots and the absorption of nutrients, contributing to the enduring well-being of the plant.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Astragalus
- Family
- Leguminosae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 1.22 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China