Astragalus crassicarpus

(Ground Plum)

Lavender pea flowers in May. Attractive grey-green pinnate leaves on prostrate stems. Rosy plum-coloured and plum-shaped 1" fruits in late summer. Fruit best eaten while still green (raw or cooked) but ornamental when fully ripe. Needs sun and drainage 12"-20"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Autumn, Early summer, Summer

Good For:

Edible, Long Blooming, Rockery, Seedheads & fruit, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Lavender

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place