Drummond's Milkvetch
NameDrummond's Milkvetch
Species NameAstragalus drummondii
Common NameDrummond's Milkvetch
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typepinnately compound
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSilvery, hairy foliage and distinctive white, pea-like flowers arranged in dense racemes.
Description
This specimen of Drummond's Milkvetch displays characteristic silvery-green, pinnately compound leaves and erect racemes of white, pea-like flowers. It is a herbaceous perennial growing in a natural, grassy setting, not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
