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Asteraceae
Oregon Sunshine
Eriophyllum lanatum
Optimism and cheerfulness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Eriophyllum
- Native to
- Western North America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 6-24 inches
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The genus name Eriophyllum means 'woolly leaf,' referring to the silvery-white hairs covering its foliage.
- Oregon sunshine is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect in garden settings.
- The woolly coating on leaves helps reflect sunlight and reduce water loss.
- It is an important nectar source for native bees and butterflies in the Pacific Northwest.
- This plant can colonize rocky outcrops and road cuts where few other plants survive.
Color meanings
0
Joy
1
Vitality
2
Warmth