Family
Ranunculaceae
Botanical Name
Trollius laxus
Plant Common Name
American Globeflower
General Description
A lovely and rare wildflower from alkaline wetlands of eastern North America, this hardy herbaceous perennial is well worth growing for its sunny spring blooms and handsome foliage.
The rich green, heavily incised, five-parted leaves of American globeflower form lush textured mounds. The pale- to bright-yellow, solitary, five-lobed flowers arise on stout, upright, compact stems from early to late spring, with later rebloom sometimes occurring. The centers of the cupped flowers bristle with numerous yellow stamens. Clusters of small slender seed capsules develop after the petals drop. Plants may self-sow in favorable sites.
This rarity does best in full to partial sun and moist, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil. It needs ample "elbow room" to thrive. Use it in naturalistic plantings in damp or boggy garden sites.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
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Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
6"-20" / 15.2cm - 50.8cm
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Width
10"-14" / 25.4cm - 35.6cm
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
