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    Wyethia helenioides

    Also Known As

    • Gray Mule's Ears
    • Whitehead Mule Ears
    • Whitehead Wyethia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-24"
    • W: 6"-15"

    planting zones

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    Wyethia helenioides plant details

    Wyethia helenioides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Wyethia helenioides

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Wyethia helenioides

    USDA Zones:
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gray mules ears is a deciduous perennial that grows a bit more than one foot tall and wide. Endemic to California and uncommon in the nursery trade. This sturdy wildflower sports very large, yellow daisy like flowers that appear in the spring and last about 3 months giving a sunny part of the garden a wonderful splash of color.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Gardening facts about Wyethia helenioides plant

    How to Grow Wyethia helenioides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Wyethia angustifolia

    aka Wyetha angustifolia, MULE EARS, Narrowleaf Mule Ears

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Wyethia angustifolia flower by The Watershed Nursery
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    Wyethia mollis

    Scientific Name: Wyethia mollis

    aka Helianthus longifolius, Wooly Mule's Ears

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Wyethia mollis by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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