Heart-leaf arnica
Heart-leaf arnica
Arnica cordifolia
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
3400
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Arnica seedlings germinate uniformly at 22C
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Arno 1995