Astragalus propinquus
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Astragalus propinquus

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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Description

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Astragalus 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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 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

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