Mountain Arnica
Arnica montana
Family: Asteraceae
Mountain Arnica grows in full sun and prefers acidic well-drained mountain soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Mountain Arnica
Mountain Arnica growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Acidic well-drained mountain soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mountain Arnica as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Mountain Arnica (Arnica montana) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2536
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Mountain Arnica is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Acidic well-drained mountain soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Acidic well-drained mountain soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.