Cous Biscuitroot
Lomatium cous
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Lomatium
- Species:
- Lomatium cous
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o