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Polytaenia nuttallii

Nuttall's Prairie Parsley

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Polytaenia nuttallii (Nuttall's Prairie Parsley)

Erect, stout stems are one to three feet in height. Alternate leaves are pinnately compound on stalks one to six inches long. Loose, somewhat rounded compound umbel-shaped flowers are up to three inches across, with six to 12 rays that are about two inches long.

Additional Information:


Height
18-24 Inches

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Spread
24-36 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Soft Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Butterfly

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar