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 Lomatium dissectum

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Seeds:
30-60 moist cold stratification needed if not direct sown in fall
Direct Sow: in Fall
Plant 1/4" deep 24" apart
Indoors: After cold stratification start mid February, 1/4" deep
Transplant after danger of frost has passed with at least 2 sets of true leaves.
Germination: 7-14 days
Common Names:
Fernleaf Biscuitroot, Carrotleaf Biscuitroot, Chocolate-tips, Desert Parsley
Range:
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Sun:
Full Sun
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
USDA Zones:
3-10
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Drought Tolerant
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Important plant for nesting Greater Sage-Grouse
(Centrocercus urophasianus)

A species in decline
Host Plant for:
Indra Swallowtail
(Papilio indra)
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Anise Swallowtail
(Papilio zelicaon)
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More Information:
Calscape.org
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
USDA
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