It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the Great Basin and surrounding regions.

It grows in sagebrush, desert flats, mountain slopes, and requires plenty of sunlight to thrive.

This perennial herb produces erect stems up to about 80 centimetres (31 in) tall from a thick root system.

The alternately arranged leaves have triangular blades up to 6 cm long, usually edged with large lobes and a toothed margin.

The flower has five apricot to red-orange petals each just over 1 cm long.