Ground Plum
Astragalus crassicarpus
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Ground Plum (Astragalus crassicarpus) is a low, sprawling prairie wildflower in the pea family, blooming earlier than most prairie plants. In spring it carries clusters of purple to violet pea-like flowers close to the ground. These are followed by its most distinctive feature: round, plump, plum-like pods that ripen on the soil surface and are eaten by wildlife. It grows on dry prairies and is one of the wildflowers seeded into the meadow at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Astragalus crassicarpus |
| Family | — |
| Height | 6-12 in |
| Bloom time | Apr-Jun |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand, gravel |
| Wildlife value | Nitrogen fixer; plump edible pods sit right on the ground; dry-prairie specialist |
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