Woolly Fruited Lomatium

Woolly fruited lomatium is a smallish very drought tolerant perennial herb and can grow in full sun.

This dainty carrot family plant sports a cluster of hairy cream colored flowers set against its frilly leaves. It grows to about 1 1/2′ tall.

It is a great addition to a butterfly garden as its a host for the larval Anise swallow tail butterfly.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Container	4"
Ecological Value	Supports the several species of swallowtail butterflies
Historical Uses	Lomatium roots have been used as foods and for mystical properties
Distribution	Found growing in northern, southern and central California
Elevation	From 0-5200 feet
Communities
Habitat	Grows in dry ridges

Lomatium dasycarpum