Canadian milkvetch

Canadian milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in mid summer.
It grows at moderate speed from runners to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-8, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. At least some parts of the plant are slightly toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Astragalus canadensis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Astragalus Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Toxic natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Mid Summer blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives under 1 foot tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs