Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou'

Common Name:
Woolly sunflower
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Asteraceae (The Sunflower Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
1 foot high, 3-4 feet wide
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Yellow
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This species of shrubby daisy is among the classic "roadbank plants" of California. It is mounding in habit, with grey-green lobed leaves and nearly white stems. The bright yellow daisy flower heads are nearly 2 inches broad. The cultivar 'Siskiyou' is especially vigorous and floriferous, spreading quickly and producing sunshine yellow flowers for a long period in spring and summer. Best with full exposure, well drained soil, moderate to infrequent watering when established.