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].

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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