Ground Plum notepad Its leaves can grow up

Its leaves can grow up to 2 inches long

but the leaves set it apart at 1/2 inch to 1 inch across

Both the ray and disk flowers bloom in vibrant yellow

Remove young seed pods to promote re-blooming

appearing in autumn

Ground Plum notepad Its leaves can grow upAstragalus crassicarpus Commonly known as Ground Plum, Buffalo Plum, and Groundplum Milkvetch. A herbaceous, taprooted perennial native to prairies, fields, roadsides, glades, bluff tops, and rocky, woodland openings in the central and western United States and Canada. A low growing, spreading legume that prefers shade in Texas but full sun in northern states. Makes a great ground cover or in rock gardens due to its spreading habit and short height.