Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

arrowleaf balsamroot
Photo Credit to: Thayne Tuason

Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza Sagittata

Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: No information found

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Alkaline
Max Plant Height (in ft): 2
First Bloom: Arpil
Last Bloom: June
Flower Color: Yellow

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 1000
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 9000
Counties: Beaverbox, Elder, Cache, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Saltlake, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Weber

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: Medium
Germination Rate: Slow
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: Low
Establishment: Low

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Big Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat, Monarch Butterfly habitat

Additional Information

Commerical Availability: Yes