Cup Plant (Astragalus canadensis)
A legume enjoyed by a variety of pollinators on the mesic Illinois prairie.
 
Acronym: ASTCAN
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: Cream - White 
Bloom Time: July - October
Typical Height: 36"
Light Preference: Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Preference: Mesic
Root Structure: Taproot
Stratification: Cold & Moist for 10 Days
Seeds per Ounce: 17,000*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
McHenry County
McLean County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
None
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.