When does Lomatium foeniculaceum bloom?

It typically flowers from April through June, with small yellow umbels appearing early in the growing season before summer heat sets in.

What pollinators visit Lomatium foeniculaceum?

Bees, beetles, and flies are the main visitors, drawn to the compact yellow flower clusters typical of the carrot family.

What growing conditions does Lomatium foeniculaceum need?

This forb does best in full sun with well-drained, dry soil. It tolerates low water and is suited to open plains and prairie sites with hot, dry summers.

What does Lomatium foeniculaceum look like?

It forms a low rosette of finely dissected, carrot-like foliage topped by short stalks bearing small clusters of yellow flowers.

Is Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley HOA-friendly?

Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley

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Lomatium foeniculaceum

Last reviewed: August 2026

Lomatium foeniculaceum is a low-growing forb with finely divided, fern-like leaves and small yellow flower clusters that bloom from April through June. It thrives in full sun on dry plains and prairies with low water needs.

Toxicity unknown

Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley (Lomatium foeniculaceum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CO, IA, KS, MO and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

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Lomatium foeniculaceum is a compact native perennial with feathery, fern-like foliage that forms neat clumps in sunny, dry locations. It produces clusters of small yellow flowers on umbrella-shaped heads from April through June, then goes dormant in summer heat. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and requires minimal care once established.

Growing Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley

Grow Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Goes completely dormant in summer leaving bare spots
Unfamiliar appearance may be seen as weedy
Short bloom period followed by long dormancy

Wildlife value

The flowers attract diverse native pollinators including small native bees, beetles, and flies during the spring blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

When does Lomatium foeniculaceum bloom?: It typically flowers from April through June, with small yellow umbels appearing early in the growing season before summer heat sets in.
What pollinators visit Lomatium foeniculaceum?: Bees, beetles, and flies are the main visitors, drawn to the compact yellow flower clusters typical of the carrot family.
What growing conditions does Lomatium foeniculaceum need?: This forb does best in full sun with well-drained, dry soil. It tolerates low water and is suited to open plains and prairie sites with hot, dry summers.
What does Lomatium foeniculaceum look like?: It forms a low rosette of finely dissected, carrot-like foliage topped by short stalks bearing small clusters of yellow flowers.
Is Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley HOA-friendly?: Carrot-Leaf Desert-Parsley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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