Arrowleaf balsamroot

Balsamorhiza sagittata

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Apache County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
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:
Cane 2005, Kulmatiski 2011

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