Carey's balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana)

Carey's balsamroot

Carey's balsamroot is a wildflower you can find in the dry, deserty regions of the Cascades in Washington and Oregon. It's a member of the sunflower family, which is where it gets its bright yellow flowers. The leaves are so rough, they feel like sandpaper against the skin! That's how you can identify it from B. sagitata, which has soft, silky leaves.

Scientific classification

Species

Carey's balsamroot (Balsamorhiza careyana)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 cm to 61 cm

Plant Height

Moderate

Growth Rate

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Attributes of Carey's balsamroot

Growth Rate

Carey's balsamroot illustrates moderate growth in spring, primarily enhancing root development and leaf emergence. Its limited vertical growth caters to extended bulb establishment and contributes to blooming at the end of the season. Variations in growth rate might occur subject to regional climatic conditions.

Care Guide for Carey's balsamroot

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Carey's balsamroot features vibrant yellow flowers and large leaves. Prune in early spring by removing damaged stems and cutting back a third of mature plants to enhance growth and airflow. Use sterilized tools to prevent infections, ensuring prolific blooms throughout the growing season.

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