
False caraway
Perideridia gairdneri
False caraway is a delicate native perennial in the carrot family, producing clusters of tiny white flowers on slender stems that are highly attractive to native pollinators. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in meadows, open woodlands, or riparian areas with partial to full sun. Its edible tuberous roots have a long history of use as food by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During The Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist During Spring And Early Summer Growth; Reduce After Flowering
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 25, 2013 by EOL − Alison Young (cc-by-nc-sa)
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