Columbia Biscuitroot Seeds (Lomatium columbianum)

One of the larger and more striking members of the Lomatium genus, Columbia biscuitroot (or Columbia desert parsley) is a native of the Columbia River valley where it clings to exposed, sunlit rocky slopes and outcroppings.  This very long-lived member of the carrot family forms bushy mounds of bluish-green foliage that are highly variable in height depending on the growing conditions, ultimately producing brilliant purple flowering umbels in the spring that attract large numbers of bees and flower-visiting flies. Columbia biscuitroot is a fire- and drought-resistant plant sustained by a large and far-reaching taproot capable of weaving its way far and wide throughout cracks in the exposed bedrock landscapes where it often grows. This is a great showcase plant for sunny rock gardens and xeriscaping, worthy of high visibility spaces, and display gardens where it makes a striking impression.  Seeds are best germinated with cold-weather exposure, sown into deep-pocket (or container) of fe