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Lomatium columbianum
Also Known As
- Columbia Desert Parsley
- Desert Parsley
- Purple Leptotaenia
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-30"
- W: 12"-30"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Lomatium columbianum plant details
Lomatium columbianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and gray foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lomatium columbianum
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: apiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and gray
- Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lomatium columbianum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the wildflower kings of the Columbia Gorge. This is an awesome Desert Parsley that can be found near Lyle growing out of basalt rubble outcrops in the grasslands. Billowing mounds of blue green ferny foliage and big rich pink flower umbels. Yowlza! Ask us how to grow it.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Queen of the Lomatiums with distinctive large pink umbels and aqua green frilly foliage. 16" tall and wide. Requires summer dry resting period.
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Gardening facts about Lomatium columbianum plant
How to Grow Lomatium columbianum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- gray
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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