How much sun does Utah Ligusticum need?

Utah Ligusticum grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Utah Ligusticum bloom?

Utah Ligusticum blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Utah Ligusticum native?

Utah Ligusticum (Ligusticum filicinum) is native to ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Utah Ligusticum attract?

Utah Ligusticum draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Utah Ligusticum HOA-friendly?

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

Utah Ligusticum

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Ligusticum filicinum

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Utah Ligusticum (Ligusticum filicinum) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

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Ligusticum filicinum is a compact native perennial with delicate, fern-like foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters during summer months and thrives in partial sun with moderate water.

In an HOA neighborhood

Utah Ligusticum 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.

Foliage may appear too wild or weedy for formal landscapes
Unfamiliar appearance may concern HOAs preferring conventional plants
Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about winter appearance

Wildlife value

The summer blooms attract a diverse range of pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies. This plant is particularly valuable for supporting smaller beneficial insects that are often overlooked.

Common questions

How much sun does Utah Ligusticum need?: Utah Ligusticum grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Utah Ligusticum bloom?: Utah Ligusticum blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Utah Ligusticum native?: Utah Ligusticum (Ligusticum filicinum) is native to ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Utah Ligusticum attract?: Utah Ligusticum draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Utah Ligusticum HOA-friendly?: Utah Ligusticum takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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