If you find yourself near a stream or creek bed in Oklahoma, chances are a river locust is not far away. This beautiful shrub flowers in the early summer and is beloved by a great deal of insects.
Height: 4-6 ft
Sun: full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: medium to wet
Ecology: Highly valuable nectar source to all sorts of insects. Host to several butterflies and moths.
Other notes: easy to grow!
Tulsa county ecotype
If you find yourself near a stream or creek bed in Oklahoma, chances are a river locust is not far away. This beautiful shrub flowers in the early summer and is beloved by a great deal of insects.
Height: 4-6 ft
Sun: full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: medium to wet
Ecology: Highly valuable nectar source to all sorts of insects. Host to several butterflies and moths.
Other notes: easy to grow!
Tulsa county ecotype