Purple locoweed
Oxytropis lambertii
Purple locoweed is a stunning native prairie wildflower with silvery-green foliage and vivid rose-purple pea-like blooms that attract pollinators in late spring. It thrives in full sun and extremely well-drained, lean soils — avoid clay or overly fertile conditions, which cause lush growth and reduce flowering. Once established it is very drought tolerant and requires virtually no supplemental care, making it ideal for xeriscape and native plant gardens.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
red
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Sparingly; Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.4 – 9
Temperature
-20° – 110°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 22, 2019 by James James Lopez (cc-by-sa)
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