About
Oxytropis halleri, the purple oxytropis, is a tufted, hairy perennial producing clusters of rich-purple, pea-like flowers in early summer above silky, pinnate leaves. A rewarding and ornamental native alpine for a sunny, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Oxytropis are herbaceous perennials in the pea family with pinnate leaves and clusters of typically pea-shaped flowers in purple, white or yellow. Native to grasslands and mountain habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.