Cutleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza macrophylla
Cutleaf Balsamroot
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Some of the earliest plants to begin growing in spring, blooming in mid-April with large, bright yellow rays around a golden yellow center. Coarse, toothed leaves are good forage for many large animals. Naturally growing across Utah in sage scrublands and conifer forests, mostly in areas with clay to gravel soil.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Cutleaf Balsamroot get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cutleaf Balsamroot need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Cutleaf Balsamroot need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Cutleaf Balsamroot grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Cutleaf Balsamroot in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cutleaf Balsamroot wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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