Is Ashen Milkvetch safe for pets?

Yes, Ashen Milkvetch (Astragalus Tephrodes) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Ashen Milkvetch easy to care for?

Ashen Milkvetch has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low to medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Ashen Milkvetch grow indoors?

Ashen Milkvetch is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Ashen Milkvetch (Astragalus Tephrodes) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Astragalus tephrodes, commonly known as Ashen Milkvetch, is a perennial herb native to California.

Last updated: February 2026

Ashen Milkvetch

Astragalus Tephrodes

Astragalus tephrodes, commonly known as Ashen Milkvetch, is a perennial herb native to California.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

low to medium

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Ashen Milkvetch

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Astragalus