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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 8 to 20 inches
Width: Up to 24 inches
Flower color: Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers
Foliage color: Silvery-gray, woolly-textured leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; trim spent flowers to encourage further blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds

Perennials

Eriophyllum lanatum

Common Woolly Sunflower

Eriophyllum lanatum is a vibrant perennial wildflower that brightens landscapes with its golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms. Flowering from late spring through mid-summer, its blossoms are composed of a central cluster of disc florets surrounded by radiant ray petals. The blooms sit atop stems adorned with silvery-green, finely divided, woolly leaves, creating a striking contrast.

Native to western North America, Eriophyllum lanatum thrives in diverse habitats, from coastal bluffs to mountainous regions.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low; drought-tolerant once established

Bloom time

Late spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Bird Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.