Native Habitat:
Coastal bluffs, dunes, and open rocky areas along the Pacific Coast, including parts of the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained soils and moderate coastal exposure.
 
Bloom Time:
April – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 6–18 inches tall, forming low mats or clumps. Produces slender stems with basal leaves and daisy-like flowers in shades of purple to lavender with yellow centers.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in sandy, rocky, or loamy soils with good drainage. Tolerates salt spray and coastal winds.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Festuca roemeri, Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Arctostaphylos columbiana.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Excellent for rock gardens, coastal-themed urban landscapes, green roofs, and low-maintenance sunny borders. Provides seasonal color and texture while stabilizing soil in exposed sites. Works well in pollinator gardens and naturalized plantings.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, small butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense mats offer cover for insects and beneficial ground-dwelling arthropods.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.