Scientific Name
Oxytropis lambertii
Files
Download Seed: The smooth dark seeds of purple locoweed are around 2 mm long. (57 KB)
Download Seedling: Seedling of purple locoweed growing in research greenhouse at SDSU. (58 KB)
Download Vegetative: Leaves are made up of 7-19 leaflets. (114 KB)
Download Flowering: Flowers are spreading to erect. (69 KB)
Download Fruiting: The pods are 8-25 cm long. (62 KB)
Download research garden: Seedling of purple locoweed after one seasons growth. (106 KB)
Family Name
Fabaceae
Common Name
Purple locoweed
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in June-August
Germination: Scarification
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Welld drained
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry
Notes: