Indian Breadroot

Pediomelum esculentum

Also known as: Prairie Turnip, Timpsula

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Well drained, Dry/Rocky
Chinook Exposure: Moderate to fully exposed
Size: 3-12" T & 6" W
Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer
Bloom Colour: Purple or Blue
Growth Habit: Slow to Moderate
Spreads By: Seed
Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

 

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous


This item will ship from: Wild About Flowers
Seed Price: $4.00
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Plug Price: $7.50
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Pediomelum esculentum (Indian Breadroot ) Pediomelum esculentum (Indian Breadroot ) Pediomelum esculentum (Indian Breadroot )

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Similar in appearance to Lupines, Prairie turnip, also known as Indian Breadroot has long been used as a traditional food source. Flowers that are great for bees and roots that are delicious for people, Prairie turnip is a great addition to the edible or pollinator garden. Best grown in full sun and well drained soil.

Found in Nature: Prairie and dry woodlands

Distribution: Great Plains Region. In Canada from Alberta east through Manitoba.

Notes: Also known as Psoralea esculenta

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.