Sharptooth Blacksnakeroot
Sanicula arguta
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Sanicula
- Species:
- Sanicula arguta
- USDA Symbol:
- SAAR10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; best sown in fall for natural winter chilling.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seeds are surface sterilized with a weak 30 minute Physan disinfectant soak or a 3 minute 1% bleach solution. This treatment is done in June soon after seeds are collected.
Establishment: Sanicle is found throughout southern California and the Channel islands. Seeds are hand collected when they are fully matured, usually from May to June.
Source: npn.rngr.net