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Ookow

Dichelostemma congestum

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

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

Plant Description

A perennial wildflower with tall thin leafless stems and tightly clustered flowers with 6 bright purple petals.

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'

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