Balsamorrhiza sagitatta Oregon sunflower (Compositae)

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Balsamorrhiza sagitatta
Oregon sunflower
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The Balsamorrhiza sagitatta plant species is found in Western N. America - South Dakota to British Columbia, south to California and Colorado. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oregon sunflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as Bupthalmium sagitattum.

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Latin Name:  Balsamorrhiza sagitatta
Common Name:  Oregon sunflower
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Pursh.)Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open hillsides and flat land up to moderate elevations, especially on deep soils[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]. They withstand heavy grazing in the wild[212].

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