25 Seeds Showy Locoweed Oxytropis lambertii Native Perennial Wildflower

Showy Locoweed is a native perennial wildflower known for its striking spikes of purple-pink pea-like blooms that rise above silvery-green foliage. It brings a bold, natural look to meadow plantings, prairie restorations, and low-water landscapes, attracting attention with its vivid color and distinctive form.

This species works well in native plant gardens, pollinator-friendly plantings, and xeriscapes where its compact clumping habit and textured leaves add season-long structure. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer, and the plant prefers well-drained soils with full sun, making it a useful choice for rock gardens and dry borders.

Species: Oxytropis lambertii
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Clumping, upright
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Scarification recommended; cold stratification may improve results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; drought tolerant once established