Heart-leaf arnica
Arnica cordifolia
plant type:
forb
lifecycle:
perennial
growing season:
warm
cover:
NA
Soil
Acceptable Soil Types:
Loam
Silt
Sand
Acceptable Soil conditions:
AcidicAlkalineMetalSaltCaliche Location
Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
3400
Counties:
Apache
Coconino
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination Overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination Requirements:
Arnica seedlings germinate uniformly at 22C
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Ecological
Best Suited for these Site conditions:
ColdDisturbanceFireFloodingLow lightRiparian
Best Suited for these Management goals:
Tortoise habitatDrought resilienceErosion controlForage productionPollinator habitatIncreased soil healthWeed managementWildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning!
enhances fire, toxic for some animals and tends to be weedyCommercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Arno 1995