Lomatium utriculatum

Also Known As

Spring Gold

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-11

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Lomatium utriculatum plant details

Lomatium utriculatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lomatium utriculatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edging plant, edible, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lomatium utriculatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I love Lomatiums! The cheery yellow umbel flowers rise above the delicately lacey foliage. Each flower cluster gets to be about 3” across &blooms for a long time - February through May. The nectar is the primary source of food for the San Bruno elfin butterfly. And we can eat it too! The young leaves & stems can be eaten raw or cooked as greens, & the root can be chewed or infused in tea as a treatment for head & stomach aches , or can be roasted as a vegetable. Native to California & Oregon, Lomatium can tolerate clay soil as well as dry conditions. Grows to about 1 foot x 1 foot.