Nine Leaf Biscuitroot
Description
| Habitat | sagebrush, pinon juniper, montane and lodgepole forests | ||
| Soil | loamy-clayey | Sun | full sun |
| Annual Precipitation | 10-20 inches | USDA Zones | 3-6 |
| Bloom Period | May-July | Life Span | perennial |
| Height | 10-28 inches | Width | 10-18 inches |
| Seeds per lb | 42,000 | Lbs per acre | 8 |
Germination Information Plant outside in the fall and keep moist for germination in March or cool moist stratification for 60 to 90 days at 39F. Cover with thin layer of soil and then some coarse sand, keeping cool and moist until germination.
Other Information Roots are edible. Tolerant of grazing, drought and fire.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)





