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Kathy Ketchum
Oregon Sunshine
Common Woolly Sunflower
Pursh's Woolyleaf
Latin Name:
Eriophyllum lanatum
Gray to green leaves covered by soft white hairs make this native plant very drought tolerant. Easy to grow. Daisy-like flowers. Attracts hummingbirds.
Taxon ID#
37
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Sandy
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Family:
Asteraceae
Origins:
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Western United States
Oregon native:
yes
Western state native:
yes
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Stems and leaves are covered with white hairs giving the plant a gray-green appearance
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Yellow
Flower Description:
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.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
4-24"
Mature spread:
20-24"
Growth rate:
Medium
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Thrives in a variety of habitats but most frequently in dry sandy soils
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Photo:
Pat Kolling
Used by Wildlife:
no
Hedge/Screen:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Cover Structures:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Adds Texture/Movement:
no
First Bloom:
May
Last Bloom:
Aug
Ornamental Accent:
yes
Garden Observations:
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Recommendation for deadheading to encourage blooming.
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
For best results, plant in groups and prune the dead branches
Insect Pests:
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
None
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
Empire Stone
Instant Landscape
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales
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