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Eriophyllum lanatum

Also Known As

  • Common Woolly Sunflower
  • Golden Yarrow
  • Oregon Sunshine
  • Woolly Sunflower

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Eriophyllum lanatum plant details

Eriophyllum lanatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriophyllum lanatum

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriophyllum lanatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prized in Europe since Douglas' explorations a century ago, this "striking perennial reflecting the sun's color on rocky ledges from BC to Cal.' (Clark) is little known at home!... 2-6"clump of silvery leaves with bright-yellow flowers. S/M/GDr
This daisy relative bears a charming, grey foliage crowns by loads of yellow, daisy-like flowers on short stems. The flowers are great for cutting.
Blooms: spring-summer, yellow/ pubescent, gray foliage Zone 4-9. 8"-24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained
It can be plenty bright in Washington too. This is a Composite native to the east side of the Cascades where it's bright yellow daisies are much admired. Lots of sun, good drainage and gosh it's drought tolerant too!
Willamette Valley native that is very tolerant of our dry summers. Silvery grey leaves and golden yellow daisy like flowers over a long season. Variable growth 1-3' tall.

Gardening facts about Eriophyllum lanatum plant

How to Grow Eriophyllum lanatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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