• Delicate, creamy-white flowers cluster in dense spires atop the fuzzy stems of Oxytropis monticola (Mountain Locoweed), rising above its soft, fern-like foliage. Each tiny bloom unfurls like a miniature pea flower, swaying gently in the prairie breeze.
  • A bumblebee busily gathers nectar from the pale yellow blossoms of Mountain Locoweed (Oxytropis monticola), its wings blurred in motion. These compact flower clusters stand out against the fine-textured, silvery-green leaves, making the plant a striking feature in dry, open grasslands.
  • Clinging to a rugged riverbank, Oxytropis monticola (Mountain Locoweed) showcases its resilience, sending up tight floral spikes from a base of deeply cut, feathery leaves. The soft yellow tones of the flowers contrast beautifully against the rocky terrain, a testament to its adaptability.
  • Growing in a dense, upright cluster, Mountain Locoweed (Oxytropis monticola) stands tall among the prairie grasses. Its woolly stems and creamy flower spikes attract buzzing pollinators, creating a lively scene where wildlife and wildflowers thrive together.
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Oxytropis monticola - Mountain Locoweed

Oxytropis monticola - Mountain Locoweed

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Mountain Locoweed features silvery-green, fern-like foliage that adds soft texture, while clusters of white pea-like flowers, tinged with lavender to purple, bloom from early to mid-summer, attracting native bees, particularly bumblebees, and butterflies. Like all locoweeds, it is toxic to livestock, and although its heavy seed doesn't travel far, care should be taken when planting in rural areas where grazing animals are present. For a longer bloom period and a striking display, pair it with other Locoweed species.

A hardy, drought-tolerant, long-lived perennial, Mountain Locoweed is well-suited for xeriscapes and self-sustaining landscapes. Deep-rooted and highly resilient, it thrives in urban pollinator gardens and naturalized plantings, adding both beauty and ecological value to sunny, hot environments.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

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Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 20

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Under 12"

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Toxic or Posionous Parts

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to western North America, including AB and BC, and extending into the Rocky Mountains and foothills of the northwestern U.S. It is commonly found in alpine and sub-alpine meadows, open slopes, and rocky ridges at higher elevations.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

⚠️ Oxytropis species contain toxic alkaloids, which affects the nervous system of livestock and wildlife.