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    Eriophyllum wallacei

    Also Known As

    • Wallace's Wooly Daisy

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 1"-6"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Eriophyllum wallacei plant details

    Eriophyllum wallacei is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriophyllum wallacei

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriophyllum wallacei

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Eriophyllum wallacei plant

    How to Grow Eriophyllum wallacei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • occasional - low
    • dry in summer
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    Eriophyllum confertiflorum

    aka Golden Yarrow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Eriophyllum staechadifolium

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10a

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Bahia ambrosioides

    aka Achyropappus maritimus, Eriophyllum ambrosiodes, Stylesia ambrosioides, Stylesia puberula, Chamiza

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-40"

    Width: 12"-40"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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