Astragalus membranaceous - Milkvetch, Chinese

Chinese Milkvetch: M, N, Jun-Aug

PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft). Hardy to zone 5. It is in flower from June to August. This is one of the most important medicinal herbs (Huang qi in Chinese), is a cardiotonic, lowering blood pressure & blood sugar and boosting circulation, to name but a few of its benefits, and has been classed as an ‘adaptogen’. The flowers are pollinated by Honeybees. Produces NECTAR. It can fix Nitrogen in the soil. SEEDS 1g/£1.55