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Oxytropis oreophila |
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| Common name |
locoweed |
| Family |
fabaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z4-7) |
| Flowers |
purple (spring) |
| Size |
2-6" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
From seed  |
scarify, germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Native to the southwestern US, where it grows at high elevations. Forms silvery clumps, covered in early spring by purple flowers. Supposedly the pods that follow are also interesting. Just seedlings for now. I'll be lucky to get flowering plants, because this species is reputedly difficult.
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This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away... About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Oxytropis oreophila
- Seed from NARGS '11/'12 exchange, cold-stored through summer. Baggy 70F (100%G 2d after scarification)
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