Showy Locoweed

Oxytropis splendens

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained to Dry

Chinook Exposure:

Exposed

Size:

4-12" T & W

Bloom Period:

June to August

Bloom Colour:

Pinky/Purple

Growth Habit:

Moderate

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $5.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Seeds Per Package: 20

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This deep-rooted drought-tolerant wildflower has great form and bright flowers that bloom in the summer. The contrasting colors and textures are very showy, and Showy Locoweed can often be spotted in roadside ditches. This is a very tough wildflower and a great selection for rock gardens, prairie plantings, and exposed sunny gardens or along driveways.

Found in Nature: Dry open slopes, well drained meadows and ditches.

Distribution: Foothills, Montane, Southern Rocky Mountains

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.