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Eriophyllum lanatum

Oregon Sunshine

Common Woolly Sunflower

Pursh's Woolyleaf

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Flower:

Yellow

Blooms :

May

to:

Aug

The flower head is 4 to 6.5 cm (1.5 to
2.5 in) wide with golden yellow disk flowers and 8 to 12 yellow ray flowers, each 1.5 to 2 cm (0.6 to 0.8 in) long. Flower bracts are broad and erect.

Botanical Description

Fragrant?

No

Foliage:

Green

Deciduous

Kathy Ketchum

Stems and leaves are covered with white hairs giving the plant a gray-green appearance

Oregon Native?

Yes

West State Native?

Yes

Western United States

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Water Needs:

L

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

No

Firewise?

No

Height:

4-24"

Spread:

20-24"

Growth Rate:

Medium

Native Habitat:

Thrives in a variety of habitats but most frequently in dry sandy soils

Soil:

Sandy

Care Recommendations

Maintenance Level:

Low

Fertilizer:

Mulch:

Long Term:

For best results, plant in groups and prune the dead branches

Winter:

Spring:

Summer:

Recommendation for deadheading to encourage blooming.

Fall:

Common Problems

None

Diseases:

Insects:

Also called:

COMGA

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