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Luetkea pectinata
Luetkea pectinata (Pursh) Kuntze
Alaska Spiraea, Partridgefoot
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): Saxifraga pectinata
USDA Symbol: lupe
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
A dainty, mat-forming sub-shrub; the upright, flowering stems are mostly 4-6 in. tall. Each low rosette has many small, finely dissected, bright green leaves and terminal plumes of small, creamy-yellow flowers. From dense patches or mats of dark green divided leaves grow erect stalks with white flowers in dense clusters at the top.
The name Partridgefoot refers to the divided leaves, shaped like birds feet.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , CA , ID , MT , OR , WACanada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: Mts. of AK & Yukon to n. CA & w. MT
Native Habitat: Moist or shaded, mt. areas, usually where snow persists late in the season
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: A useful and adaptable ground cover.
Propagation
Description: This species comes well from seed and is easy to multiply from detached rosettes.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | FACU |
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1985 VOL. 2, NO.1 - A Glorious Spring, Lupines in Landscapes, Director's Report, Notable Quote, Wild...Additional resources
USDA: Find Luetkea pectinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Luetkea pectinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Luetkea pectinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff