Eriophyllum confertiflorum
$9.90 – $10.90
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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
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. |
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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 |
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Habitat | Found on brushy slopes |