purple locoweed
Oxytropis lambertii
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Sizeup to 20 inches tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Gray-green
Garden uses
Notes
Purple locoweed (Oxytropis lambertii) is a perennial for woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry soil. Dense clusters of reddish-lavender pea flowers sit just above the tufted, silvery leaves on long stalks. Plants bloom in mid to late spring, again in early to late summer, and once more in early autumn.
Pairs well with Hoary vervain, Porcupinegrass, and Woodland sunflower.
Native range
AZ, CO, IA, KS, and 11 more places. See all 15
AZ, CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY; SK.