Splitrock Environmental
Lemonweed
$7.50
Lemonweed is a hairy perennial that grows several leafy stems that produce light yellow flowers on top. Lemonweed is distinctive when seeding as each flower generally produces 4 hard, white seeds. The hairs on Lemonweed can be very stiff, sometimes feeling like slivers when touched.
| Latin Name | Lithospermum ruderale | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 20 – 60 cm tall. | Up to 30 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Light yellow – lemon coloured. | |
| Bloom Months | May-June | |
| Foliage Colour | Bright green and hairy. | |
| Seed Months | Seeds mature after flowers in mid-late summer. | |
| Light and Water | Grows most commonly in open grasslands and forests. | Grows in dry rocky conditions. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Lemonweed was sometimes used medicinally, specifically as a contraceptive among interior First Nations peoples. More recently some experiments have shown that lemonweed can reduce fertility in mice. The seeds were also commonly used as beads due to their white colour and hardness. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Lemonweed provides habitat for small mammals and is sometimes a browsing food for larger wildlife. | |
| Garden Uses | Lemonweed is best used in combination with other native dry land plants to create a more cohesive and beautiful ecosystem. It grows in dry, sunny conditions. | |
| Facts | This plant is also commonly referred to as ‘stoneseed’ due to its hard, rock-like seeds. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Lemonweed is easily propagated by seed. | |
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