27 Seeds| Huang Qi - Astragalus membranaceus - Perennial Medicinal Herb for Herbal Wellness Garden and Pollinator Friendly, Adaptogenic Root, Easy to Grow, Soil Improving Legume #6013 ^Sale

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), commonly known as Huang Qi, is a hardy perennial herb valued in traditional herbal gardens for its long taproots and delicate yellow blooms. This legume family plant enriches the soil with nitrogen while providing beauty and utility. Astragalus thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it suitable for herbal wellness gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Once established, it returns year after year with minimal care.

Seed Information

• Type: Herb Seeds

• Common Name: Astragalus, Huang Qi

• Genus: Astragalus

• Species: Astragalus membranaceus

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Features: Herbal root plant, nitrogen-fixing, pollinator friendly, perennial wellness herb

• Season of Interest: Summer (flowers), fall (root harvest)

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor (borders, herbal gardens, meadows)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate (requires patience for root harvest)

• Watering: Light to moderate, drought tolerant when mature

• Climate: Temperate, Continental, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical

• Growth Habit: Upright perennial herb, 2–4 ft tall

• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Planting Time: Spring after frost or fall

Grow Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow outdoors in spring or fall; cold stratification improves germination

• Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil, enriched with organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate during establishment, drought tolerant when mature

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Germination: 14–30 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C) with pre-soaking or stratification

• Harvest: Roots typically harvested in the third or fourth year

• Tips: Provide good drainage to avoid root rot; allow plants to reseed naturally for continuous growth