Native Habitat:
Open forests, forest edges, and grassy slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
April – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 12–24 inches tall, with basal and stem leaves that are palmately divided. Produces small, clustered greenish-white to yellowish flowers in umbels atop slender stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca idahoensis.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds delicate texture, seasonal flowers, and layered foliage to urban gardens, woodland-inspired landscapes, and naturalized plantings. Works well in low-maintenance borders, pollinator gardens, and layered native plantings.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, flies, and other small pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes; valued ornamentally for its subtle flowers, texture, and role in supporting pollinators in naturalized and woodland-style gardens.