Quick answer: Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is native to 12 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jul |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, deer and elk forage |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 24 Oct 2026
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Where is Arrowleaf balsamroot native?
Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is native to 12 states across the Midwest and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Arrowleaf balsamroot bloom?
Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms Apr-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Arrowleaf balsamroot need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Deep, well-drained. Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Is Arrowleaf balsamroot good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, deer and elk forage.
Is Arrowleaf balsamroot deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Arrowleaf balsamroot is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Arrowleaf balsamroot seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 24 Oct 2026. Look for the scientific name Balsamorhiza sagittata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Arrowleaf balsamroot.
- Snowbrush ceanothus Ceanothus velutinus
- Munro's globemallow Sphaeralcea munroana
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
- Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
- Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa
- Sulphur-flower buckwheat Eriogonum umbellatum
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