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

Eriophyllum lanatum is known as the common woolly sunflower or Oregon sunshine as is native to BC. It bears charming, fern-like, grey foliage topped with loads of yellow, daisy-like flowers on short stems. The flowers are great for cutting. It is drought tolerant and great for hot sunny spots. Popular with our native butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

By: Forestfarm

Blooms: spring-summer, yellow/ pubescent, gray foliage Zone 4-9. 8"-24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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!

By: Far Reaches Farm

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.