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Chamisso Arnica (Arnica chamissonis) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the Warner Mountains, the White and Inyo Mountains and Klamath Mountain Range regions. It is moderately fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2.5 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and striking, and bloom in the early summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist meadows and rocky places, at elevations from 5000-11000 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Summer, Spring

Sun

Deep Shade, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate, High

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Site type

Moist meadows, rocky places

Plant communities

Bristlecone Pine Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian