Oxus Locoweed

Oxytropis glabra

Oxus Locoweed

yakovlev.alexey from Moscow, Russia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Oxytropis
Species:
Oxytropis glabra

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Native Range

United States: Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions