Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Trollius

Species:

Trollius laxus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, consistently moist loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers wetland areas; often found in marshes and wet meadows.

Germination Information