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balsamroot
Balsamorhiza sagittata
In the United States:
Native
· also called arrowleaf balsamroot, Oregon sunflower
Provides pollen for honeybees and native bees during late spring; peak bloom occurs on dry hillsides and prairies in May-June. Deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant once established but slow to flower from seed.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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