Common Woolly Sunflower
Eriophyllum lanatum
Overview
Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) is a species of daisy-like perennial plant with woolly leaves. The small, furry, gray-green leaves form a dense clump in the center of the plant, while the daisy-like yellow flowers appear along the stalk in summer. The flowers are about a half an inch across and have yellow petals and yellow centers that are actually made of disk-like clusters of tubular flowers. It is a drought tolerant and low maintenance plant. In dry climates, it can be an excellent source of early season forage for bees and butterflies. It is also a great choice for rock gardens or for ground cover in sunny and dry sites.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Soil
Sandy
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Seed Propagation, Seed Propagation, Grafting Propagation
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