Boykinia Richardsonii

Description

Boykinia Richardsonii, also known as Richardson’s brookfoam, is a beautiful plant that is native to the Pacific Northwest. This plant is part of the Saxifragaceae family and is a herbaceous perennial. Boykinia Richardsonii produces bright green leaves that are heart-shaped and have a serrated edge. The leaves are about 4-6 inches long and 2-4 inches wide. The plant produces small white flowers that are clustered in a corymb-shaped inflorescence. The flowers bloom from May to July and have a sweet fragrance. The plant grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Boykinia Richardsonii is an excellent plant for rock gardens, wildflower gardens, and woodland gardens.

Taxonomic Information

Domain	Eukarya
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Spermatophyta
Class	Magnoliopsida
Order	Saxifragales
Family	Saxifragaceae
Genus	Boykinia
Species	Richardsonii

Appearance

Boykinia Richardsonii produces bright green heart-shaped leaves that have a serrated edge. The leaves are about 4-6 inches long and 2-4 inches wide. The plant produces small white flowers that are clustered in a corymb-shaped inflorescence. The flowers bloom from May to July and have a sweet fragrance. The plant grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Boykinia Richardsonii is an excellent plant for rock gardens, wildflower gardens, and woodland gardens.

Care Guide

Boykinia Richardsonii is a low maintenance plant that is easy to take care of. Here are some care tips:

• Water: Water regularly, especially during hot and dry weather.
• Fertilization: Fertilize once a year in the early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Soil: Boykinia Richardsonii prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Sunlight: Boykinia Richardsonii prefers partial shade to full shade.
• Hardiness Zones: Boykinia Richardsonii is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Common Pests & Diseases

Boykinia Richardsonii is resistant to most pests and diseases. However, it may be susceptible to slugs and snails, which can be controlled with slug bait. The plant may also be susceptible to powdery mildew, which can be controlled with a fungicide.

Habitat

Boykinia Richardsonii is native to the Pacific Northwest and can be found in moist woods, along stream banks, and in other damp locations. The plant prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.

Question and Answer

• What is the blooming period of Boykinia Richardsonii? The plant blooms from May to July.
• What is the ideal growing condition for Boykinia Richardsonii? Boykinia Richardsonii prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
• What is the height and width of Boykinia Richardsonii? The plant grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide.
• What is the hardiness zone for Boykinia Richardsonii? The plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Related Plants

• Boykinia aconitifolia
• Boykinia major
• Boykinia occidentalis
• Boykinia rotundifolia

References

• Flora of North America North of Mexico
• Washington Native Plant Society
• Oregon Flora Project
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service