Overview
Lomatium grayi is a plant with a bushy, pendulous weeping habit in the genus Lomatium, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lomatium grayi grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Lomatium grayi, commonly known as Gray's biscuitroot, Gray's desert parsley, or pungent desert parsley, is a perennial herb of the family Apiaceae. It is native to Western Canada in British Columbia, and the Western United States, including from the Eastern Cascades and northeastern California to the Rocky Mountains.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lomatium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Lomatium grayi size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lomatium grayi
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lomatium grayi?
Lomatium grayi prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lomatium grayi need?
Lomatium grayi grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lomatium grayi hardy in the UK?
Lomatium grayi has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Lomatium grayi?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
