Ookow

Dichelostemma congestum

a cluster of purple flowers, each with 6 petals, atop a leafless stalk

a field of ookow, each with a cluster of purple flowers, each with 6 petals, atop a leafless stalk

Plant Description

A lovely perennial wildflower with tall leafless stems and tightly clustered purple flowers. Adds color during summer when other flowers are dormant. Used by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Gardens Little Habitats Oak savannas Prairies Residential yards Upland prairies Wet prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms June Blooms May Drought tolerant Flowering Flowers blue/purple Herbaceous Perennial Produces bulbs Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	up to 2'