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Ozark groundplum

Astragalus crassicarpus var. trichocalyx

Ozark groundplum (Astragalus crassicarpus var. trichocalyx) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 18 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL, KS…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Ozark groundplum (Astragalus crassicarpus var. trichocalyx) — *Astragalus crassicarpus var. trichocalyx* — Ozark groundplum. Photo by Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Ozark groundplum (Astragalus crassicarpus var. trichocalyx) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, ozark groundplum pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).