Common Woolly Sunflower

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum var. arachnoideum) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in , at elevations from 0-13100 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

5*, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry places

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Phalonidia latipunctana

Phtheochroa aegrana

Alternative names

Common names:

Common Woollysunflower, Woolly Sunflower

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