Small statured, blue-leaved perennial with large purple-white flowers that bumble bees disappear inside of. This species is extremely drought tolerant, typically only found growing in a few localities in Oklahoma in pure sand.
Height: 1-2 ft
Sun: full to part sun
Soil moisture: dry, well drained inorganic preferred
Ecology: favored nectar source of bumblebees
Other notes: critically imperiled in Oklahoma, we are proud to be able to offer this species of conservation concern.
Cleveland county ecotype
Photo credit: Gus Barksdale @okieflora
Small statured, blue-leaved perennial with large purple-white flowers that bumble bees disappear inside of. This species is extremely drought tolerant, typically only found growing in a few localities in Oklahoma in pure sand.
Height: 1-2 ft
Sun: full to part sun
Soil moisture: dry, well drained inorganic preferred
Ecology: favored nectar source of bumblebees
Other notes: critically imperiled in Oklahoma, we are proud to be able to offer this species of conservation concern.
Cleveland county ecotype
Photo credit: Gus Barksdale @okieflora