Low-growing, drought tolerant native perennial with inconspicuous white flowers, blooming early March to July. Common on rocky outcrops in foothills, grasslands, shrublands and woodland openings up to 9,000 ft. elevation. Very early spring growth, similar to Gray’s biscuitroot (L. grayi). Crucial early spring pollen for pollinators. Foliage and associated insects are vital early spring food for sage-grouse hens and chicks. Biscuitroots are host plants for the Anise swallowtail butterfly and the rare Indra swallowtail butterfly.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Apiaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Single stem

Mature Height: 15 ft.

Bloom Color: Yellow to purple

Bloom Period: Early summer

Annual Precipitation: 14-30 in.

Drought Tolerance: High

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: 

Fire Resistance: Yes

Fire Tolerance: High

Nitrogen Fixation:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: High

pH Range: 6.5-7.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 45,000

Seeding Rate: 5-10 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: