Bent Flowered Milk Vetch

Astragalus vexilliflexus var. vexilliflexus

Bent Flowered Milk Vetch (Astragalus vexilliflexus var. vexilliflexus) is a native plant species to the American Southwest, known for its showy yellow blooms in the spring. Its flowers, which are upright and slightly curved, have bright yellow petals and purple and white sepals. The plant is much loved for its drought tolerance and ability to attract beneficial insects. It grows in rocky soils in crevices in canyons and in dry washes. It can also be used to enhance landscapes and provide erosion control in areas of high winds.