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arrowleaf balsamroot

arrowleaf balsamroot

Balsamorhiza sagittata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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A drought-tolerant perennial native to western North America with distinctive large, arrow-shaped basal leaves and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers in spring. Excellent for dry gardens, meadows, and hillsides.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with