Nineleaf biscuitroot
Lomatium triternatum
Nineleaf biscuitroot is a native western North American wildflower best suited to outdoor rock gardens or native plant landscapes with well-draining soil. It thrives with partial shade and consistent moisture during its spring growing season, going dormant in summer heat. This is a specialist plant that rewards patient gardeners with delicate yellow umbel flowers beloved by native pollinators.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 8.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 27, 2014 by EOL − juniperus_scopulorum (cc-by-nc)
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