Balsamorrhiza hookeri Balsam root (Compositae)

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Balsamorrhiza hookeri
Balsam root
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The Balsamorrhiza hookeri plant species is found in Western and Central N. America It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Balsam root. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. hirsuta.

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Latin Name:  Balsamorrhiza hookeri
Common Name:  Balsam root
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Hook.)Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry rock outcrops in foothills and lowlands[60].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 6 days at 18°c. Either sow the seed in individual pots or pot up the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer[134]. Division in spring. Very difficult since the plant strongly resents root disturbance[134]. It is probably best to take quite small divisions, or basal cuttings, without disturbing the main clump. Pot these up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in the greenhouse until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer if they have grown sfficiently, otherwise over-winter them in the greenhouse and plant out in late spring.

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