Deltoid Balsamroot | Balsamorhiza deltoidea - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Deltoid Balsamroot | Balsamorhiza deltoidea

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Big, beautiful clusters of large triangular leaves with numerous yellow ray and disk flowers. Stems are soft hairy. Blooms early to late spring and sometimes into mid-summer.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna
Habitat Notes	Recommended to plant with other prairie species
Phenology	Perennial; flowering March-July
Mature Height	Up to 3 ft
Shade Preference	Full sun
Soil Tolerance	Well-drained, fairly dry soils

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A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…