Dichelostemma congestum (Ookow)
Ookow, Fork-Toothed Ookow, Blue Dicks, Brodiaea congesta
Dichelostemma congestum (Ookow) is a cormous perennial boasting showy rounded clusters packed with 6-15 lasting lilac-purple flowers in early summer. Attractive to bees, they are borne atop straight and slender stems above the foliage of narrow, grassy leaves that die down as the flowers open. Adding interest and movement with the slightest breeze, Ookow is a great choice for the dry garden and looks enchanting laced through other perennials or sun loving grasses.
- Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm).
- Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Keep warm and dry after flowering. Drought tolerant.
- Great for beds and borders or containers. Spectacular in large sweeping drifts.
- Virtually disease and pest free
- Propagate by seed, or remove offsets in late summer.
- Plant 4 in. deep (10 cm) in fall.
- Native to British Columbia, Canada, parts of western Washington, much of western Oregon, and northwestern California.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Alternative Plants to Consider
Recommended Companion Plants
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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