Utah Ligusticum
Ligusticum filicinum
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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