Mojave desertparsley Plant Care
Lomatium mohavense (J.M.Coult. & Rose) J.M.Coult. & Rose
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Lomatium mohavense is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name Mojave desertparsley. It is native to southern California with a few outlying populations in Arizona, Nevada and Baja California.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Mojave desertparsley?
Water Mojave desertparsley every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mojave desertparsley Native To?
What Is the Mojave desertparsley?
Mojave desertparsley (Lomatium mohavense) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Lomatium genus. Mojave desertparsley is native to southern California with a few outlying populations in Arizona, Nevada and Baja California.
Mojave desertparsley displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Mojave desertparsley produces small clusters of yellow flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mojave desertparsley?
Lomatium mohavense requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mojave desertparsley Need?
Mojave desertparsley thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mojave desertparsley Prefer?
Lomatium mohavense grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Mojave desertparsley prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mojave desertparsley?
Well-draining sandy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Mojave desertparsley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mojave desertparsley?
Feed Mojave desertparsley every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mojave desertparsley?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mojave desertparsley?
Mojave desertparsley can be propagated through seeds, division of roots. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lomatium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mojave desertparsley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mojave desertparsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mojave desertparsley?
Mojave desertparsley is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mojave desertparsley Need?
Mojave desertparsley grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mojave desertparsley is native to southern California with a few outlying populations in Arizona, Nevada and Baja California. In cooler regions, grow Mojave desertparsley as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mojave desertparsley is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lomatium genus — compare its care with other Lomatium species on PlantoScan.
Lomatium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Mojave desertparsley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Lomatium Species
Other Lomatium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lomatium mohavense (J.M.Coult. & Rose) J.M.Coult. & Rose, family Apiaceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 234 (1900)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mojave desertparsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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