About
Oxytropis sericea, white locoweed, is a tufted, silky-hairy perennial from North America producing dense spikes of white, pea-like flowers above silky, pinnate leaves in early summer. A rewarding and ornamental 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.