Description
Balsamorhiza sagittata
Beloved spring-blooming Western wildflower, edible and extremely drought-tolerant.
Nothing says spring like hiking through hillsides of bright yellow balsamroot. The entire plant is edible and has been used medicinally by Native Americans, who showed its benefits to Lewis and Clark. Plants develop a 6' long taproot, making them resistant to drought, grazing, and fire. Full sun!
Seeds were sustainably wildcrafted in the Great Basin by Kyle and friends at Native-Seed Company and Joseph Lofthouse in Paradise, Utah.
55 seeds.
Directions: Arrowleaf balsamroot does not like to be transplanted, so direct seed in fall for spring germination. Requires at least 3 months of cold stratification, preferably with snow cover. Young plants may have only one or two small leaves. Plants take several years to bloom and become established.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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¼” |
12-15” |
90-120 |
Perennial |