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Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

Balsamorhiza Sagittata

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Overview

Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils. This North American native features large, arrow-shaped leaves and bright, sunflower-like blossoms up to 4 inches across, atop stems reaching 1-2 feet tall. Ideal for xeriscaping, it blooms in late spring, providing a vibrant yellow display and attracting pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic landscapes. Zones 3-8.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Arid
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is a veritable magnet for bees and butterflies; arrowleaf Balsamroot, image 82
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The leaves can grow up to a striking 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.<br><br>As a, image 47Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The leaves can grow up to a striking 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.<br><br>As a drought-tolerant speciesArrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — thriving in full sun and well-drained soils; sunflower-like blooms that typically emerge from, image 92Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — sunflower-like blooms that typically emerge from April to June; the foliage of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot isArrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — atop stems reaching 1-2 feet tallArrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The foliage of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is equally eye-catching with its broad; atop stems, image 74+111

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is a veritable magnet for bees and butterflies; arrowleaf Balsamroot, image 82
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The leaves can grow up to a striking 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.<br><br>As a, image 47
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The leaves can grow up to a striking 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.<br><br>As a drought-tolerant species
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — thriving in full sun and well-drained soils; sunflower-like blooms that typically emerge from, image 92
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — sunflower-like blooms that typically emerge from April to June; the foliage of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — atop stems reaching 1-2 feet tall
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The foliage of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is equally eye-catching with its broad; atop stems, image 74
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — unbranched stems that can stand up to 30 inches in height
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it blooms in late spring, providing a vibrant yellow display and attracting pollinators
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — atop stems reaching 1-2 feet tall; thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, image 65
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — When incorporating this plant into landscaping designs; scientifically known as Balsamorhiza sagittata
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — arrow-shaped leaves that are covered in fine silvery hairs; reaching up to 4 inches across
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it blooms in late spring, providing a vibrant yellow display and attracting, image 96
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — arrow-shaped leaves that are covered in fine silvery hairs; reaching up to 4 inches across, image 75
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — thriving in full sun and well-drained soils; sunflower-like blooms that typically emerge from April to June
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — making it a sustainable addition to any garden; adapting well to USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 8.<br><br>The
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic landscapes; giving them a
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — yellow flowers in the garden; unbranched stems that can stand up to 30 inches in height
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — yellow flowers in the garden
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — unbranched stems that can stand up to 30 inches in height; yellow flowers in the garden, image 73
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — often stretching several feet into the soil
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial; sunflower-like blossoms up, image 61
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — sunflower-like blossoms up to 4 inches across; forming expansive and colorful drifts that add, image 64
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