Balsamorrhiza incana Hoary balsamroot (Compositae)

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Balsamorrhiza incana
Hoary balsamroot
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The Balsamorrhiza incana plant species is found in Northwestern N. America It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hoary balsamroot. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. floccosa. B. hookeri incana.

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Latin Name:  Balsamorrhiza incana
Common Name:  Hoary balsamroot
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows and other moderately moist to moderately dry open places[60].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep fertile well-drained loam in full sun[134, 200]. Plants strongly resent winter wet[134, 200]. Hardy to at least -25°c[200]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance and should be planted into their permanent positions whilst still small[134].

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