Balsamorhiza
GenusWyethia
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeperennial
“Balsamroot is a striking native perennial wildflower” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
Days to germination28–56 days
“4-8 weeks” — How to Grow Rosy Balsamroot — LizPlants
Days to maturity242.5–440 days
“Days to maturity: 365-730” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
Lightfull sun
“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily minimum” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
WaterLow to moderate water during establishment (first year); drought-tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently.
“Water: Low to moderate water during establishment” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
Hardiness zones3-9
“Thrives in zones 3-9” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
Spacing24 in
“Spacing: 24 inches” — How to Grow Balsamroot — LizPlants
Height12–24 in
“12-24 inches tall” — How to Grow Rosy Balsamroot — LizPlants
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian