Astragalus canadensis - Hokjespeul (10)

Hoogte: 100 cm.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: HP

Winterhard in: zones 3-9 (-25C)

Geneesplant. Lange trossen bloemen, waar bijen graag inkruipen. Daarna vrolijk ratelende peultjes.

Zaai-instructies: Zaai in herfst, zet buiten. Kiem in lente.

Plant-instructies: Zon, halfschaduw

Waarschuwing: Delen van plant zijn giftig.

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Pagoda-like towers of creamy yellow flowers rise above the dark green leaves in mid-summer, followed by scepters of bead-like seed pods in August. This striking member of the Pea family is an important food for birds, as it retains its seed late into the fall and early winter.

Height: 100 cm.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 3-9 (-25 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: sow in autumn and put outside. Will germinate in spring.

Planting instructions: well-drained soil, sun or partial shade

Warning: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.