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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

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) — consider its full-sun preference and its ability to naturalize over time
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — sunflower-like blossoms up to 4 inches across; forming expansive and colorful drifts that add, image 94
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and requires minimal irrigation once, image 78
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic landscapes, image 67
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The foliage of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is equally eye-catching with its broad; atop stems reaching 1-2 feet
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — reaching up to 4 inches across; enables it to withstand long dry periods.<br><br>For gardeners, image 72
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — When incorporating this plant into landscaping designs; scientifically known as Balsamorhiza, image 83
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it blooms in late spring, providing a vibrant yellow display and attracting, image 66
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial; sunflower-like blossoms up to 4 inches
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — arrow-shaped leaves and bright
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — The leaves can grow up to a striking 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.<br><br>As a, image 77
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — sunflower-like blossoms up to 4 inches across; forming expansive and colorful drifts that add texture and warm
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — making it a sustainable addition to any garden
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — scientifically known as Balsamorhiza sagittata; when incorporating this plant into landscaping designs
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — arrow-shaped leaves and bright; arrowleaf Balsamroot is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and requires
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — forming expansive and colorful drifts that add texture and warm hues to the garden setting
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — arrow-shaped leaves and bright; arrowleaf Balsamroot is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and, image 63
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — perennial for full; it does not tolerate transplanting well due to its deep taproot system, image 90
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — perennial for full; it does not tolerate transplanting well due to its deep taproot system
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial; sunflower-like blossoms up, image 91
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — it does not tolerate transplanting well due to its deep taproot system; ideal for xeriscaping, it, image 87
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — perennial with yellow blooms; often stretching several feet into the soil
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — perennial with yellow blooms; often stretching several feet into the soil, image 89
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — scientifically known as Balsamorhiza sagittata; when incorporating this plant into landscaping, image 68
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