Eriophyllum lanatum
Also called:
Oregon Sunshine
Common Woolly Sunflower
Pursh's Woolyleaf
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Western United States
Kathy Ketchum
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms from :
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.
Foliage:
Green
Stems and leaves are covered with white hairs giving the plant a gray-green appearance
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 Needs
Sandy
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: