Alpine Rattlesnakeroot
Nabalus boottii
- Native to:
- United States
Ken-ichi Ueda (kueda)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Nabalus
- Species:
- Nabalus boottii
- USDA Symbol:
- PRBO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days