Deltoid Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza deltoidea): Bundle of 10

$12.00

Large-leaved Lupine is a perennial commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental and many color variations have been developed. Lupine grows well in wet, open areas such as meadows, seashore, and streamside areas. It grows well in disturbed soils and acts as a nitrogen fixer.

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Description

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At a Glance: Deltoid Balsamroot is a native perennial that grows 3 ft tall. It has large sunflower-like blooms that are bright yellow and beautiful. This species is found in our South Sound priaries and are a pollinator favorite.

Leaves:  Leaves have long petioles, widely spear-shaped, 8–24 in. long, entire to toothed, rough to thinly hairy.

Flowers: This species’ inflorescence has bright yellow ray flowers surrounding a large center of short disk flowers.

Growing Conditions:

Sun/Shade Tolerance Hydrology Elevation Range
Sunny 80-100% Dry Soils low elevation
Mostly Sunny 60-80%

Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.