Balsamorhiza

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Balsamorhiza sagittata


Plant Characteristics
Habit   herbaceous

Lifespan: perennial
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Water: moderate
Features: flowers
Flower features: yellow
Scientific Names

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Balsamorhiza is a genus of plants in the sunflower family known commonly as balsamroots. These are perennials with fleshy taproots and caudices bearing erect stems and large, basal leaves. Atop the tall stems are showy yellow sunflower-like blooms. Balsamroots are native to western North America. There are about twelve species plus many common hybrids.

Cultivation

Propagation

Propagate from seed.

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