Footsteps Of Spring
Sanicula arctopoides
Eric Hunt
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Sanicula
- Species:
- Sanicula arctopoides
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
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix oregonensis
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:
- native to coastal bluffs and open grasslands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Warm treatment followed by a cold treatment to break dormancy. Improved if there is a period of warmth before the cold treatment.
Establishment: This plant is found growing in California, Washington and Oregon as well as far western Canada specifically in coastal bluffs and lowland areas.
Source: npn.rngr.net