fernleaf biscuitroot
Lomatium dissectum
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Fernleaf biscuitroot (Lomatium dissectum) is a perennial for meadow, woodland, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Its aromatic, fern-like leaves form a cloudy mound. Tall, hollow stems hold large umbels of small flowers, and bees and butterflies visit them. Dry burgundy to black fruit follow and look ornamental.
Pairs well with Autumn moor grass, Millenium ornamental onion, and Elfin mother of thyme.
Native range
AZ, CA, CO, ID, and 8 more places. See all 12
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY; AB, BC, and SK.