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Eriophyllum lanatum
Common Woolly Sunflower
This short, dense perennial features 2" bright yellow ray flowers above a mound silvery-gray foliage covered with tiny hairs that give this plant its name. Its long summer bloom time attracts a multitude of local pollinators and its size makes it perfect for mixing and grouping in a sunny landscape.
Benefits
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Masses of bright yellow daisies in summer |
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Silvery foliage offers great contrast and texture |
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Flowers are a native insect magnet! |
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An essential nectar source for native butterflies |
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Drought tolerant |
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Perfect for grouping in sunny areas |
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Native Trivia The Wooly Sunflower's stems and leaves are covered with wooly gray hairs that conserve water by reflecting heat and reducing air movement across the leaf's surface. The hairs impart an attractive, dusty gray color to the plant. |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10 |
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 "I love the seeds from this plant's dried flowers but my native insect friends love its nectar!" |
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