Plant Description

Lomatium dissectum

This plant with an unusual-looking flower grows well in gravelly or rocky soils. It’s a perfect addition to a sunny rock garden!

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 3ft, more commonly 1ft
Growth Rate Fast
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Prefers to dry out between watering
Drought Tolerance High
Deer Browse Yes
Wildlife Value Grows early in spring, which provides resources for wildlife
Hardiness USDA Zones 6-10
Bloom Time March-June
Bloom Color Bright yellow, maturing to brown
Habitat Type Rocky slopes, open prairies

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Lomatium
Species L. dissectum

Planting information

Sun

Full sun to light shade

Soil

Well-drained rocky soil

Special Uses

Provides early browse for wildlife, as it is often one of the first things to come up

Ease of Care

Moderate

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