Oxytropis Species, Stalkpod Locoweed

Oxytropispodocarpa

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Oxytropis (ok-SEE-troh-pus)
Species
podocarpa (pod-oh-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Aragallus podocarpus
Oxytropis hallii
Oxytropis inflata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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