Eriophyllum lanatum
Common Name(s):
Oregon Sunshine
Common Woolly Sunflower
Synonym:
Eriophyllum caespitosum
Pursh's Woolyleaf
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 disc 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
Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Stems and leaves are covered with white hairs giving the plant a gray-green appearance
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
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Oregon Native?
YES
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Western United States and Canada
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:
Does not require fertilizer
Mulch:
Provides its own mulch from leaf abd flower droppings
For best results, plant in groups and prune the dead branches ro keep plant from getting too woody
Long Term:
Winter:
Ensure excellent drainage, give no water, "tough love" is best
Spring:
Prune back previous years growth by 1/4 to 1/3rd, ensure full sun
Summer:
Water sparingly, ensure full sun, can deadhead for rebloom
Fall:
Give full sun, minimal water, deadhead if don't want excessive reseeding
General Care Comments:
Minimal water, full sun, variety of soils, prune in summer after blooming or in late winter to encourage growth and maintain shape
Common Problems
Does not tolerate overwatering
Diseases:
Root rot, stem blight, flower wilting
Insects:
Aphids, plant bugs, larvae of several moth species, various beetles, syrphid
Environmental Problems:
Overwaaatering can lead to root rots
Pests:
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