Devil's Blacksnakeroot

Sanicula saxatilis

Native to:
United States
Devil's Blacksnakeroot

Ken-ichi Ueda https://www.inaturalist.org/people/kueda (www.inaturalist.org)

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Sanicula
Species:
Sanicula saxatilis
USDA Symbol:
SASA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Biennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
typically found in rocky outcrops and slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI