Iconic native wildflower. This long lived perennial belongs to the sun flower family. Some call it, "the sunflower of the desert." The leaves, stems, and root are all edible steamed or raw. The seeds themselves are oil and nutrient dense. The roots have been used as a coffee subsitute.
Arrowleaf can grow up to three feet tall and produces a single, yellow sunflower-like bloom from May to June. Their roots can grow as deep as 7 feet into the earth. The striking yellow flowers are beneficial to pollinators and birds.
~130 seeds per packet
ARROWLEAF BALSAM ((Balsamorhiza sagittata) SEEDS
ZONE: Mid elevation rocky areas.
FLOWERING TIME: Mid-Late Spring
LIFE CYCLE: Perennial
HIEGHT: 8-36 "
SEED SOWING: Sow seeds in the fall before the snow falls in the ground you want them to grow in. They will need some care and water for the first few years. Expect to wait 5-10 years for the first bloom! If you do not want to wait, contact us and our inventory may allow us to ship you a live root stock.