Eriophyllum confertiflorum

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Golden yarrow

Golden yarrow is a 1 – 2′ tall shrub with bright yellow flowers in early summer. Space plants 1-2 ft apart.

Lovely foliage and bold flowers for dry well-drained spot.
It does best with full sun, a little summer water, and good drainage.

Companion plants include Salvias, Sticky monkeyflower, and California sagebrush.

Makes a good wildlife plant.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

 

Ecological Value

Used widely in restoration seeding of coastal sage scrub vegetation. Flowers offer a food resource for many nectar-foraging insects.

Container

D-40, D-40S

Historical Uses

It is reported that Southern California tribes used the white wooly hairs as a remedy for rheumatism by rolling the hairs into a ball, placing it on the affected part, and lighting it on fire.

Distribution

Native to California and also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.

Elevation

Between 0 and 9843 feet

Communities
Habitat

Found on brushy slopes