Common Lomatium
Lomatium utriculatum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Lomatium
- Species:
- Lomatium utriculatum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Depressaria besma, Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers open, sunny locations in native habitat
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds should be collected immediately prior to or when fruit is completely ripe and dry on plant from mid-spring to mid summer. The plant is generally distributed from southern California north into British Columbia from 50-1550M elevation.
Source: npn.rngr.net