Native Habitat:
Open forests, rocky slopes, and dry meadows in western North America, including the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
 
Bloom Time:
April – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–3 feet tall, with finely divided, fern-like basal leaves and erect stems. Produces clusters of small yellow to yellow-green flowers in compound umbels.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds early-season color, fine-textured foliage, and vertical interest to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Works well in layered native plantings, rock gardens, and low-maintenance borders.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense foliage provides shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Roots were used by Indigenous peoples as a food source and for medicinal purposes; valued ornamentally in naturalized and pollinator-friendly gardens.