Drummond Milkvetch
Astragalus drummondii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Drummond Milkvetch (Astragalus drummondii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CO, ID, MT, ND and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Drummond's milkvetch is a low-growing native perennial that forms compact mounds of silvery-green foliage. It produces clusters of small purple or white pea-like flowers from May through July, followed by distinctive inflated seed pods.
In an HOA neighborhood
Drummond Milkvetch takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Appears weedy and unkempt to most HOAs
- Seed pods can look messy
- May die back significantly in winter
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for native bees and other pollinators during its extended bloom period. The seeds may also provide food for small birds and wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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