Description
Lomatium dissectum (Fernleaf desert parsley)
Distinctive reddish-brown flowers above fern-like leaves
Plant has a large, woody taproot with distinctive reddish-brown (or occasionally yellow) flowers that rise in umbels above the fine-textured foliage. Young plants are slow growing as they develop their taproot. Needs good drainage, no added water after it starts to go dormant in summer. Photo by Don Knoke
Height: 2′-4′
Width: 20″-30″
Light: sun
Water: low, no water after it starts to go dormant
