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common woolly sunflower

common woolly sunflower

Eriophyllum lanatum

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5aZone 10b

A low-growing perennial with finely divided, silvery-green woolly foliage and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers. It thrives in dry conditions and is excellent for rock gardens, borders, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division