Balsamorhiza Species, Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhizasagittata

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Balsamorhiza (bal-sam-or-RY-zuh)
Species: sagittata (saj-ih-TAY-tuh)

Synonym:Balsamorhiza helianthoides

Synonym:Buphthalmum sagittatum

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting